Reserve wing commander honored for Hurricane Ike service

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The commander of the Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing was recognized during a ceremony held here Jan. 11 for superior performance while leading the Hurricane Ike relief mission. Col. Steve W. Kirkpatrick received a Meritorious Service Medal for his role as commander of the 331st Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), the joint, military unit responsible for providing search-and-rescue services and immediate medical care for areas affected by Ike. The colonel is seen here being interviewed by 1st Air Force Public Affairs before Ike made landfall. (courtesy photo)

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