U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin D. Dixon, 55th Wing vice commander, pins the Bronze Star medal onto U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Banks at a ceremony in the 55th Medical Group's dining facility, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 27. Banks earned the medal for his heroic acts performed under extreme real world conditions in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released).
The Bronze Star medal is a U.S. armed forces military decoration that is awarded to an individual for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service. The "V" device located on the ribbon indicates valor and is added to the medal to denote heroism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released).
Colleagues were quick to leave their seats to applaud Master Sgt. Christopher Banks after he was formally presented the Bronze Star in the 55th Medical Group's dining facility on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 27. Banks received the Bronze Star for his acts of valor in response to an attack in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released).
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin D. Dixon, 55th Wing vice commander, presents a Bronze Star certificate to Master Sgt. Christopher Banks at a ceremony held in the 55th Medical Group's dining facility, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 27. Banks earned the medal for his heroic acts performed under extreme real world conditions in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released).
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