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Laughlin XLer: 2nd Lt. Joshua Nelson

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  • By 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs


Job title and unit:
47th Student Squadron, student pilot

Why he XLed: Nelson displayed extraordinary bravery and valor by saving a shopper's life when he disarmed a man holding a woman at knife-point. He reacted when he overheard the victim's cry for help, calmly disarming and restraining the perpetrator until law enforcement officials arrived. His heroism, courage and quick response were instrumental to safely ending the altercation.