Col. Gina Grosso, 87th Air Base Wing commander, presents a Bronze Star to Tech. Sgt. Jeremy J. Pifer, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron, July 6 here. Sergeant Pifer served in Iraq as the explosive ordnance disposal team leader from May 4, 2008, to Nov. 4, 2008, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. While conducting a route clearance mission, an engineer vehicle in his convoy was struck by an explosively-formed projectile, which wounded three Soldiers inside and destroyed the vehicle. He cleared the scene of explosive hazards and helped triage the wounded and evacuate them to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos Cintron)