NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Lt. Col. Mark McCloud, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, congratulates Tech. Sergeants Cory Kemp and Jermaine Kindred, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians during a decoration ceremony Jan. 26. Both sergeants received Purple Hearts after sustaining injuries from an improvised explosive device detonation in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in September. Sergeant Kemp also received an Air Force Combat Action Medal for his service during Operation Enduring Freedom. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. military who are wounded by an enemy during combat operations. The Combat Action Medal is awarded to Airmen who have been involved in direct fighting situations where they risked their lives in an enemy engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie Nicley)
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Col. Kevin Fox, 99th Mission Support Group commander, presents the Air Force Combat Action Medal to Tech. Sgt. Cory Kemp, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, for his honorable service during Operation Enduring Freedom. The Combat Action Medal is awarded to Airmen who have been involved in direct fighting situations where they risked their lives in an enemy engagement. In addition, Sergeant Kemp received the Purple Heart, awarded to members of the U.S. military who are wounded by an enemy during combat operations. Sergeant Kemp sustained injuries from an improvised explosive device detonation in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie Nicley)
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Col. Kevin Fox, 99th Mission Support Group commander, presents the Purple Heart to Tech. Sgt. Cory Kemp, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, for his honorable service during Operation Enduring Freedom. Sergeant Kemp sustained injuries from an improvised explosive device detonation in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in September. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. military who are wounded by an enemy during combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie Nicley)
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Col. Kevin Fox, 99th Mission Support Group commander, presents the Purple Heart to Tech. Sgt. Jermaine Kindred, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, for his honorable service during Operation Enduring Freedom. Sergeant Kindred sustained injuries from an improvised explosive device detonation in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in September. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. military who are wounded by an enemy during combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie Nicley)
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