Young Hero Award
Joshua Tiede, a Parkston eighth-grader, received the Young Hero award June 6 at Joe Foss Field. After the presentation, Lt. Col. Nate Alholinna, 175th FS commander, presented Josh with a 175th unit patch. The South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association sponsors the Young Heroes program to honor children who have displayed courage and bravery while battling a life-threatening disease, illness or injury. "U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt Chris Stewart"