Air Forces Central boss, Lt. Gen. Gary North, presented a Bronze Star medal to Capt. Josh Aultman during a visit to Sather Air Base in Iraq April 15. Aultman has been serving as communications planner for the Multi-National Force-Baghdad and received the medal for his “exceptional performance and outstanding bravery,” according to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group photo release.
Earlier this week, the People’s Republic of China confirmed it is halting its nuclear arms control talks with the U.S., in retaliation for the U.S. continuing to sell arms to Taiwan. The move reinforces a “pattern of behavior” from Beijing, experts say.