Two Receive Bronze Stars

Feb. 15, 2008

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The Air Force has awarded Bronze Star medals to officers at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., and Hickam AFB, Hawaii for their actions while deployed to support the war on terror. Capt. Brian Filler deployed from the 90th Security Forces Group at F.E. Warren. Capt. Anthony McCarty deployed from the 15th Security Forces Squadron at Hickam.

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