The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Technical Sergeant Andrew Bernal, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life near Page, Arizona on 18 July 1968. On that date Sergeant Bernal, while on a search and rescue mission for a crashed civilian aircraft, did voluntarily parachute into the scene of the crash. The crash site, located near a sheer cliff of over 1,000 feet in height and with strong, swirling winds on the surface made the jump extremely hazardous. Sergeant Bernal, with complete disregard for his own safety, did parachute to the crash victim and save his life. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, Sergeant Bernal has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.