The Air Force has awarded a Bronze Star Medal to Capt. Kevin Fischer, a physician assistant with Air Force Special Operations Command’s 1st Special Operations Support Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., for his actions during a 10-month deployment to Iraq. TSgt. Kelley Ogden reports that Fischer provided emergency medical care during several mass and multi-casualty situations. He also led a joint forces team training Iraqi Army physicians, nurses, and medics.
Lawmakers are growing impatient for an overdue fighter recapitalization study from the Air Force, and members say they'll demand more detailed justifications for future aircraft retirements.