Helicopter pilot receives Purple Heart
Capt. Mary O. Jennings, 129th Rescue Wing HH-60G Pave Hawk co-pilot, receives the Purple Heart from California Air National Guard Commander, Maj. Gen. Dennis G. Lucas, during an awards ceremony Dec. 6, 2009. Captain Jennings was the recipient of the Purple Heart due to injuries sustained in a July 29, 2009 Afghanistan rescue mission. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim Ramirez)