EOD Airman receives third Bronze Star Medal
TIKRIT, Iraq -- Master Sgt. Van Hood stands in the middle of a crater created by an improvised explosive device near Tikrit, Iraq. Since beginning his Air Force career in 1994, Sergeant Hood has deployed seven times and earned three Bronze Star Medals. Sergeant Hood, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD NCOIC of operations, plans and intel, is a native of Greensboro, N.C. (Courtesy photo)