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Humbly recognized for combat valor

Col. Robert Novotny, 48th Fighter Wing commander, reads a Bronze Star Medal for Heroism citation to recipient Master Sgt. Ivan Ruiz, 56th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, right, before a commander’s call at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 27, 2014. Ruiz distinguished himself by performing valorous and heroic acts while he was deployed to Afghanistan in September 2013, where he employed courageous leadership skills to suppress enemy forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin O’Shea/Released)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Erin OSheaReleased
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