Air Force Airman Rescues Elderly Driver from Burning Car on Highway 98
An Air Force special operations airman, Senior Airman Dalton Clark, demonstrated quick thinking and bravery when he rescued an elderly driver from a burning vehicle on Highway 98 near Hurlburt Field, Florida. On July 25, 2026, while stuck in traffic, Clark noticed smoke and flames coming from a car on the westbound shoulder. Despite the danger, he crossed live traffic to reach the vehicle, where he found the driver immobilized by shock. Clark managed to pull the man to safety just moments before the car was completely engulfed in flames. His actions were influenced by a personal tragedy, as he had lost a friend in a similar incident the previous year. Clark credited his training with the Air Force Special Operations Command for equipping him to handle such high-stress situations effectively.