Reservist rides waves, saves swimmers

Tech. Sgt. Richard Petty, 482nd Communications Squadron ground radio technician, saved two swimmers caught in a rip current off of Miami Beach by paddling out on his surfboard, throwing them a life preserver, and paddled back to shore while towing in the exhausted swimmers holding on to the preserver. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)

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