Every military member has a personal war story.
This one's different. It's a story about an airman, who as a cop became a real hero, and he tells his story in the hope that others will learn. The squadron operates the EC-130H to accomplish the Compass Call mission, electronic warfare by jamming enemy communications. Bolasky was recognized recently by the Riverside County California Sheriff's Department and Sheriff's Association for his heroism during a bank robbery 20 years ago. He was awarded the Sheriff's Gold Heart, the equivalent of the military's Purple Heart, and the Medal of Courage for his actions during the Norco, Calif., bank robbery May 9, 1980.