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O’Sullivan, a respiratory therapist with the 88th Medical Group, was the first medic at the explosion site, helping save the lives of 12 U.S. military personnel and an allied coalition member, according to the Air Force.
He received the Air Force Commendation medal for his actions.
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O’Sullivan, 27, an Elizabeth, Illinois, native, was a former emergency medical technician before he joined the Air Force six years ago, according to Wright-Patterson.
He was among 22 Air Force individuals and units to receive recognition Friday at the Pentagon ceremony.
Cox Media Group Ohio staff writer Amy Rollins contributed to this story.
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