Latest "bronze stars" stories

Marine vet stole $344K in benefits, lied about brain injury, feds say

Paperwork Paul John “PJ” Herbert provided for an event didn’t mention a Bronze Star or a Combat Action Ribbon, both of which he wore on his dress uniform.

By Irene Loewenson

3 months ago

This Marine took reins of air traffic control during Kabul evacuation

Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, Military Times' 2023 Marine of the Year, controlled air traffic for the largest noncombatant evacuation in military history.

By Irene Loewenson

5 months ago

How Marines brought order to the skies during the Kabul airlift

Working under a tailgate-style tent to shield them from the baking sun, the Marines handled about 110 flights per day with no aircraft mishaps.

By Irene Loewenson

6 months ago

Marine air traffic controller gets Bronze Star for Kabul evacuation

Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild "selflessly ventured onto the active runway to clear an obstruction" while surrounded by enemy forces and 10,000 civilians.

By Irene Loewenson

11 months ago

Air Force special ops surgical team on front lines of ISIS war receives Bronze Stars

Five Bronze Stars were awarded to members of an Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital on Tuesday.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

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