aircraft and hits crew. with his final reposition, he placed himself directly between the cockpit and the enemy. as the helicopter lifted off he was hit by enemy fire. fully aware of hits own injury, but understanding the parity to the aircraft from the intense machine gun fire, he motioned to the aircraft to depart rather than to remain be hind to load him. himselfless action almost certainly prevented further casualties. sergeant first sxwlas celiz selfless were in keeping with the highest traditions of