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Kirtland officer awarded Bronze Star

Updated: Thursday, 19 Jan 2012, 2:15 PM MST
Published : Thursday, 19 Jan 2012, 2:15 PM MST

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A Kirtland Air Force officer received the prestigious Bronze Star Thursday.

Lt. Col. Brandon Deacon was the director of operations for the 512th rescue squadron for operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn.

He was recognized for his meritorious achievement in leading a squadron on a yearlong mission in Iraq.

The Bronze Star is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces.
 


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