U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Paul Dangelo and Champaign County Deputy Christopher Culler jumped into a pond to save a man from a sinking vehicle after a collision near Springfield, Ohio on May 31, 2024. The two men risked their lives pulling an injured man out of a completely submerged vehicle, going above and beyond their call of duty. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rutz leads the Ohio State Buckeye football team on the field for military appreciation night in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 15, 2025. The Buckeyes aimed to recognize Ohio National Guard members during their matchup against the University of California, Los Angeles. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Josh Kaeser)