MSgt. Benjamin Horton, an explosive ordnance disposal airman assigned to the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron at Hill AFB, Utah, last week received three Bronze Star Medals—yes, that’s correct, three—for his actions in Afghanistan. Horton was an EOD team leader who participated in life-saving missions clearing out improvised explosive devices for coalition members. In one incident, he remained calm even when a nearby blast rendered him temporarily blind. He held his position until assistance could reach him. Once he could see again, he prevented a unit from entering an IED-laden alleyway. He then performed post-blast analysis before leaving the scene because of his injuries. At the same April 18 ceremony, SSgt. Keith Green, another EOD specialist with the 775th CES, accepted a Bronze Star for his activities, also as an EOD team leader in Afghanistan. (Hill report by Mary Lou Gorny)
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…
