Andrews Air Force Base, Md., May 18, 2001 — Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld looks on as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Henry H. Shelton salutes Lt. Shane Osborn, pilot of the EP-3E that collided with a Chinese fighter jet on Mar. 31 over the South China Sea. Lt. Osborn was presented the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) in an awards ceremony during the opening of annual Armed Forces Day celebration at Andrews Air Force Base. Senior Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Nicholas Mellos (right) received the MSM for his leadership of the crew during the crew's emergency landing and subsequent detainment by the People's Republic of China, and the remaining 22 members of the crew each received the Air Medal. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Bob Houlihan. [010518-N3783H-001]