Kentucky???s adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini (right), presents Tech. Sgt. Matthew J. Meuser of the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron with a Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony held Nov. 20, 2011, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. Meuser earned the combat decoration for his exceptionally meritorious service while deployed to Afghanistan as an explosive ordnance disposal team leader supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dennis Flora)