Andrew Eisert, son of retired Air Force Lt. Cols. Gerard and Dawn Eisert, poses for a picture after being awarded a Congressional Gold Medal by Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, left, during a ceremony May 8 at the Bellevue Public Schools Welcome Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. The Congressional Awards program recognizes youth, ages 14 through 23, who achieve personal goals in public service, personal development, physical fitness and completion of an expedition or exploration. Eisert was one of four Sarpy County students to earn a Congressional Gold Medal while 13 others received silver and bronze medals or certificates. Air Force Col. Mark Williamson, 55th Wing vice commander at Offutt Air Force Base, and Frank Harwood, Bellevue Public Schools superintendent, right, also participated in the ceremony. The annual awards program is administered by the 55th Force Support Squadron and Bellevue Public Schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Delanie Stafford / Released)
High school students from across Sarpy County, Nebraska pose for a group picture after being awarded medals or certificates by Congressman Jeff Fortenberry as part of the Congressional Award Program held May 8 at the Bellevue Public Schools Welcome Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. The program recognizes youth, ages 14 through 23, who achieve personal goals in public service, personal development, physical fitness and completion of an expedition or exploration. The annual awards program is administered by the 55th Force Support Squadron and Bellevue Public Schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Delanie Stafford / Released)