NY J02874

Commends seven Airmen from the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing for receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal for heroic action on April 24, 2017

Recognizes the Airmen's rescue mission to provide emergency care for two badly burned sailors on the Slovenian bulk carrier Tamar, located 1,700 miles off the coast of Long Island, New York

Details the mission challenges including acquiring medical supplies, conducting emergency surgery, providing three days of medical care as the ship approached the Azores, and coordinating airlifts via Portuguese helicopter

Names the seven honorees as Lieutenant Colonel Edward Boughal, Major Marty Viera, Master Sergeant Jordan St. Clair, Senior Master Sergeant Erik Blom, Master Sergeant Jedediah Smith, Staff Sergeant Michael Hartman, and Master Sergeant Bryan Dalere

Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the seven honored Airmen