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Attention to orders. Citation to accompany the award of the Airman's Medal to Airman First Class John A. Loomis
Airman First Class John A. Loomis distinguished himself by heroism involving voluntary risk of life at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on 5 April 1986. While off-duty, Airman Loomis responded, without hesitation, to assist victims of a 40,000 barrel fuel tank explosion. Ignoring the intense heat from the raging fire and uncertainty that nearby fuel tanks could possibly explode, he medically triaged and treated five victims, then directed the life saving medical actions of five Marine medics who had also responded; all prior to base hospital personnel arriving on the scene. Following their initial treatment, he assisted with the transfer and loading of the victims onto one of his unit’s helicopters then flew to the hospital in Seoul, Korea, providing vital emergency medical care throughout the entire medical evacuation flight. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellowman, Airman Loomis has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.