U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lannie Harper, left, assigned

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lannie Harper, left, assigned to the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, receives the Order of St. Michael medal from Brigade Commander Col. T.J. Jamison at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, April 21, 2012. Harper received the award, sponsored by the Army Aviation Association of America, for significant contributions to the promotion of Army aviation throughout his career as determined by his seniors, subordinates and peers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon)