Engineer Airmen earn Combat Action Medal
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Vallejo (right), 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, receives the Combat Action Medal from Brig. Gen. Matt Molloy (left), 18th Wing commander, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2013. Vallejo was awarded the medal for his actions during Operation Enduring Freedom. With the help of Staff Sgt. Craig Zehrbach, 18th CES EOD technician, they were able to provide combat life-saving procedures to a wounded Polish solider and drag him to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malia Jenkins/Released)