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 Airman First Class Jeffery T. Kesterson, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life at Riverside, California, on 3 August 1988. On that date, without regard for his own safety, he went to the aid of Janet Eubanks who was in the process of being robbed by an unknown armed individual. Despite her screams for help and her physical assault by the armed robber, Airman Kesterson was the only one willing to help. Upon arrival at the scene, he not only came to her aid but also tried to recover her purse. However, before he could accomplish this task he was shot in the right leg. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Airman Kesterson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.