The Air Force has awarded a Bronze Star to TSgt. Patrick Ashford for action during his deployment to Iraq, reports The State newspaper. Ashford, who is with the 20th Security Forces Squadron at Shaw AFB, S.C., deployed for a year to Joint Base Balad in Iraq, where he aided a unit under attack, helping evacuate several airmen.
Some Guard Troops Won’t Get Paid Until Shutdown Ends
Oct. 29, 2025
The National Guard Bureau says most units are postponing drills during the shutdown, but some states are sticking to their training schedule, resulting in a patchwork of different policies and some confusion in the ranks.
