Airman killed in helicopter crash Published Feb. 26, 2007 POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Tech. Sgt. Scott E. Duffman Aug. 14, 1974 - Feb. 17, 2007 Tech. Sgt. Scott E. Duffman was born Aug. 14, 1974, and spent the majority of his childhood in Albuquerque, N.M. Following his graduation from La Cueva High School, Sergeant Duffman joined the United States Air Force in October 1992 and then completed a challenging series of training schools that culminated with his earning the maroon beret of an Air Force Pararescueman. Sergeant Duffman served as a Pararescueman in a number of units including the 56th Rescue Squadron in Keflavik, Iceland, and the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron before being assigned to the 24th Special Tactics Squadron in April 2001. Sergeant Duffman is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor and two devices, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal with two devices, the Air Force Commendation Medal with three devices and the Air Force Achievement Medal with two devices. Sergeant Duffman gave his life defending a grateful nation Feb. 17, while deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom. He leaves behind his wife, Mary, and 6-month old daughter, Sophia. (Air Force Special Operation Command)