4th Civil Engineer Airman receives Bronze Star

Staff Sgt Zackary Pitts, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron power productions section, is awarded the Bronze Star by Col. Mark D. Kelly, 4th Fighter Wing commander, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 20, 2009. While on an in-lieu-of assignment attached to the 755th Air Expeditionary Group in Afghanistan, Sergeant Pitts provided electrical, structural, heating, ventilation and cooling support for several forward operating bases across the country. He participated in various humanitarian missions, handing out food and assisting with medical care to citizens of Afghanistan. During this deployment, he went on several convoys and witnessed first-hand the importance of pulling together to accomplish a mission. He hopes to help other Airmen prepare for deployments by encouraging them to be the best at their job, be confident, and expect to work long, but very fulfilling, hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gino Reyes)