Sgt. Kelli Helfinstine, base veterinary technician, was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal Feb. 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Helfinstine received the medal for her efforts in saving Military Working Dog Pako’s life when he suffered a heat stroke and almost died in June. ( Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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