Senior members of the Corps of Cadets, stand at the Matthew La Porte Airman's Award ceremony, April 9, 2015.
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Corps of Cadets walk away from the Airman's award ceremony, April 9, 2015.
All members of the Corps of Cadets march to Westview Cemetery, April 9, 2015, for the ceremony where the U.S. Air Force posthumously honored Matthew Joseph La Porte with the presentation of the Airman’s Medal.
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The La Porte family stands after receiving the medal, honoring Matthew La Porte for his heroic act, April 9, 2015.
The third Battalion makes its way toward the Westfield Cemetery, April 9, 2015.
A cadet salutes the American flag while walking to his battalion prior to the march to the Westfield Cemetery, April 9, 2015.
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The Corps of Cadets stands in the Westview Cemetery to honor Matthew La Porte, April 9, 2015.
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Members of the second battalion stand at attention just before the beginning of the march to the Westfield Cemetery, April 9, 2015.
Cadets stand clustered in formation during the ceremony for Matthew La Porte Airman's medal, April 9, 2015.
Barbara La Porte speaks at her son's ceremony after being presented with the Airman's Medal, April 9, 2015.
The Corps arrives at Westview Cemetery for the presentation of the Airman's Medal, April 9, 2015.
Major General Randall Fulhart stands with the La Porte family as the Corps of Cadets exits the Westview Cemetery, April 9, 2015.
