U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Mathew Hawkins recognized for the Cheney Award
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, left, 18th Wing commander, and Master Sgt. Mathew Hawkins, 33rd Rescue Squadron operations superintendent pose with the Cheney Award at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2023. The Cheney Award recognizes acts of valor, extreme fortitude or self-sacrifice in a humanitarian interest, performed in connection with aircraft, but not necessarily of military nature by an Air Force officer or enlisted member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)