Airmen earn honors

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  • By Capt. Allison Ecung
  • 514th Air Mobility Wing public affairs
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --  Nine Airmen of the 514th Security Forces Squadron were honored for their support of Operation Enduring Freedom during a homecoming awards ceremony for deployed service members returning from Afghanistan. Family and friends of the Airmen were present as Col. Ellie Nix, 514th Mission Support Group commander, described and commended them for their outstanding actions downrange.

Three of the Airmen were awarded the Bronze Star, which is the fourth highest combat award. To be eligible to receive a bronze star, servicemembers must distinguish themselves by heroic or meritorious service while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States.

Maj. Sean Lambe earned a Bronze Star, which is his second, for his rapid response to over 36 rocket attacks in which he helped save several critically wounded individuals.

The family of Tech. Sgt. Herbert Dubose was present as he was awarded both the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal with valor for personally saving multiple lives while deployed.

For his actions coordinating with international forces and quick reaction time evacuating a critically injured victim, Chief Master Sgt. Dean Roberts was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

Master Sgt. Michael Fletcher received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his life-saving response during a rocket attack while serving as superintendent of military police investigations.

Master Sgt. David Tingle, received the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his performance of flightline security duties and for training more than 80 multinational troops on NATO policies. Four airmen were also recognized with the Joint Service Achievement Medal.

Tech. Sgt. Jack Humphrey was lauded for his actions as flightline security chief, and Staff Sergeants John Andres, Philip Jawny and George Teamoh were praised for their roles in flightline security operations, as was Tech. Sgt. Michael Zigarelli for his combat military policing efforts.