LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Brig. Gen. Mark Barrett, 1st Fighter Wing commander, awards Tech. Sgt. Michael Yates, 1st Civil Engineer Squadron, with a Bronze Star for his meritorious service in Kirkuk. The Bronze Star is awarded to military members who have distinguished themselves with meritorious service and acts of heroism against an armed enemy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Vernon Young)