NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) - Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presented Bronze Stars with valor to three Nellis pararescuemen during a ceremony April 13. Staff Sgt. Asher Woodhouse, Tech. Sgt. Ryan Manjuck and Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Hedglin of the 58th Rescue Squadron were individually awarded the medal for putting their lives at risk under enemy fire to rescue three American soldiers in Afghanistan June 3, 2010. Each airman was individually recognized during the ceremony for their courage and role in executing the rescue of the wounded soldiers and protecting both the air and ground assets that were in danger.
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