A person is being hoisted up into a hovering helicopter against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The helicopter blades are a blur due to their motion, and the person is in mid-air, suspended by a cable. This daring scene could easily be part of a heroic Lakota Award of Valor rescue operation.

Lakota Valor Award

The Lakota Valor Award, along with an official proclamation and Valor Award pin, is given to crew members who have been nominated by their unit commanders for displaying outstanding bravery and courage during a mission to rescue a person in danger.

View Brochure
Request Lakota Valor Award Application