The Air Force has awarded Bronze Star medals to four airmen of the 819th RED HORSE at Malmstrom AFB, Mont., for their actions while deployed to Southwest Asia. Capt. Glenn Cameron, who commanded a 32-person team from seven units that provided drivers, gunners, and operators of heavy equipment throughout the area, led his team through five improvised explosive attacks and five small arms fire attacks. Capt. Josh Aldred managed six large construction projects simultaneously and helped train Iraqis in construction disciplines. CMSgt. Gary Stuckenschmidt served as the chief enlisted manager for some 560 personnel from 62 units spread over 14 locations in Iraq and Afghanistan, developing a plan to crossflow personnel from one country to another as construction needs shifted. MSgt. Todd Pederson (then technical sergeant) served as combat logistics patrol NCOIC and assistant convoy commander, directing convoy operations through small arms fire attacks. (Malmstrom report by SrA. Eydie Sakura)
How Miss America 2024 Took the Air Force Somewhere New
Dec. 20, 2024
When 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh became the first ever active service member crowned Miss America on Jan. 14, top Air Force officials recognized a rare opportunity to reach women and girls who otherwise might not consider military service as an option.