Air Force Sergeant About To Receive Award For Heroism Steps In To Save Baby From Choking

Oct 07, 2019 by apost team

Courage and selfless devotion to duty run in the veins of Air Force Tech Sergeant Kenneth O’Brien. In his twelve years in the military, Sergeant O’Brien has seen it all. Speaking with writers from the Air Force’s official website, the veteran military man says that he never shuns his duty, frequently volunteering for dangerous tasks and leadership positions.

Last year, Sergeant O’Brien distinguished himself in the famous rescue of the Thai soccer team that got stuck in a cave, being the first rescuer to make contact with the young boys and traveling further into the cave system than any other American involved in the incident.

Sergeant O’Brien even saved a Thai Navy Seal in the course of his involvement with the rescue. More recently, the airman served in President Trump’s security detail on his diplomatic mission to North Korea.

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To show their appreciation for everything that Sergeant O’Brien has done, the Air Force named him as one of their Outstanding Airmen of the Year, an honor only bestowed upon twelve people in the branch each year.

During his flight from his base in Japan to the United States to accept the award, the tech sergeant got a chance to once again be a hero. During the flight, a passenger’s baby began choking. Stepping into action without a moment’s hesitation, Sergeant O’Brien began performing CPR on the young one, clearing the baby’s airway.

Returning the baby to its parents, Sergeant O’Brien checked-in on the little one throughout the flight, making sure that the child wasn’t suffering from any other health problems.

News of Sergeant O’Brien's actions was shared by Lieutenant General Jim Stilfe on Facebook. General Stilfe heads the Air Force Special Operations Command and is very proud of Sergeant O’Brien’s efforts on behalf of the child on the plane.

In his Facebook post, General Stilfe regaled his followers with tales of Sergeant O’Brien’s stellar career, joking that he isn’t sure if he should call him “Superman” or “Mayhem.”

For his part, Sergeant O’Brien remains very humble, posting that he was glad that he could help the family save their child. Continuing, Sergeant O’Brien writes that he plans on staying in the Air Force for as long as possible, saying that it is an avenue for him to help others.

What do you think of Sergeant O’Brien’s amazing career in the Air Force and his resuscitation of the child on the plane? Have you ever found yourself thrust into a position of having to rescue someone in an emergency? Let us know in the comments and be sure to pass this article along!