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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      2017 Heritage to Horizons summer concert series2017 Heritage to Horizons summer concert series
                        
                        
                        Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein honor Portraits in Courage Airmen after the final 2017 Heritage to Horizons summer concert series, performed by the Air Force Band in Arlington, Va., Aug. 4, 2017.  (U.S Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rusty Frank)
                
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                        Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson honors Portraits in Courage Airmen during the final 2017 Heritage to Horizons summer concert series, performed by the Air Force Band in Arlington, Va., Aug. 4, 2017.  (U.S Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
                
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                        Members of the 2016 Portraits in Courage Airmen attend the final 2017 Heritage to Horizons summer concert series, in their honor, performed by the Air Force Band in Arlington, Va., Aug. 4, 2017.  (U.S Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
                
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                        Members of the Air Force Band perform during the final 2017 Heritage to Horizons summer concert series in Arlington, Va., Aug. 4, 2017. (U.S Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
                
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                        Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein honors Portraits in Courage Airmen during the final 2017 Heritage to Horizons summer concert series, performed by the Air Force Band in Arlington, Va., Aug. 4, 2017. (U.S Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
                
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                        A four-ship formation flies over the Air Fore Memorial during the final 2017 Heritage to Horizons summer concert series, performed by the Air Force Band, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 4, 2017.  (U.S Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rusty Frank)
                
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                        Air Force Bandsman Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Carson performs in honor of the Portraits in Courage Airmen during the final 2017 Heritage to Horizons summer concert series, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 4, 2017. (U.S Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rusty Frank)
                
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Portraits in Courage Airmen honored during concertPublished Aug. 5, 2017
                    
                    By Senior Airman Rusty Frank
                    
                    
                    Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
            **WASHINGTON (AFNS) --**The National Anthem, followed by an A-10 and F-16 flyover and the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, kicked off the Air Force’s final Heritage to Horizons summer concert at the Air Force Memorial Aug. 4, 2017. The theme for the special event was “Portraits in Courage.”
The program highlights Airmen who have demonstrated courage in combat, in their community and while overcoming adversity.
In the 10 years since its inception, more than 167 Airmen have been honored through Portraits in Courage. The 2017 program honors 21 stories showcasing 49 courageous military and civilian Airmen.  
 “We want to thank you for your service, honor you tonight and celebrate what it means to be an Airman,” said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson.
This year’s portraits included combat controllers who directly engaged the enemy in Afghanistan and Iraq, pilots who were on the frontline in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and several Airmen who overcame tremendous adversity to return to service and heroically saved lives of people in their community. 
 
“It is only fitting we say thanks to these Airmen and host tonight’s concert at this Air Force Memorial where the lines of history and heroism interact,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein.
Also among the honorees were Airmen who gave the last true measure of devotion to their country.
“Two of the honorees this year laid down their lives while courageously protecting others,” said event narrator Col. Larry Lang, U.S. Air Force Band commander and conductor. “We will never forget them or their sacrifice, and we will always honor them and their families.” 
Military and community members joined the service’s senior leaders in celebrating the Airmen selected as this year’s Portraits in Courage honorees.
“To the Airmen and the families attending on behalf of fallen loved ones, we are humbled by your experience, your service and your sacrifice,” Goldfein said. “We are on your wing for life and we will never forget.” 
To read about each Portraits in Courage honorees, visit http://static.dma.mil/usaf/70/pic17.pdfPortraits in Courage 



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