(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Master Sergeant Ernest Worth Spruill, Jr., United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States on 15 September 1980. His exemplary courage and heroism reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.