Crist receives Distinguished Flying Cross medal for heroic act in Iraq
From left, Capt. Matthew Salo, platoon leader; Capt. Stacy Rostofer, platoon leader; Capt. Todd Casterline, executive officer; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Allen Crist, Distinguished Flying Cross recipient and pilot; Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kevin Purtee, pilot; and Maj. Charles Brundrett, commander. The five Texas National Guard members flew in especially for the occasion. (Photo by Rachel Knight/Missouri National Guard)