7/17/2012 - Richard Garner, Department of Louisiana Military Order of the Purple Heart commander, gives his account of what happened to his unit during the Vietnam War during an Air Force Sergeants Association membership luncheon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 17. Garner and members of his unit were rescued by U.S. Air Force Pararescueman Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger. Pitsenbarger received the Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life in order to aid and defend the members in Garner's unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

7/17/2012 - Master Sgt. David Bedner, 2nd Medical Group first sergeant, asks Richard Garner, Department of Louisiana Military Order of the Purple Heart commander, a question at the Red River Dining Facility on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 17. Garner visited Barksdale to speak to Airmen about his encounter as an infantryman during the Vietnam War. Garner received the Silver Star and the Purple Heart for his heroic actions in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)