CMSgt. Jeffrey Baumgras, an airman assigned to Charleston AFB, S.C., on Friday received a Bronze Star medal for his meritorious service during a deployment to Kuwait. The Post and Courier reported that Baumgras was recognized for his work as superintendent of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group there from 2009 to 2010. According to the newspaper, his unit recorded an unprecedented rate for mission effectiveness at one of the busiest C-130 airlift hubs in Southwest Asia.
The Air Force could conduct an operation like Israel's successful air campaign against Iran's nuclear sites, military leadership and air defenses, but readiness issues would make it risky, airpower experts said. Limited spare parts and training, low mission capable rates and few flying hours would put a drag on USAF's…