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Col. James Fontanella stands with Bronze Star recipient Maj. Shawn Swarz Feb. 9, at the Joint Base Charleston theater. While deployed, Swarz served as the operations officer for the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield Afghanistan. Swarz was awarded the Bronze Star for his leadership and involvement while engaged in ground operations in and around Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan from Sept. 1 to March 10, 2013. The Bronze Star is the fourth highest combat decoration a military member can receive for heroism, bravery or meritorious service. Fontanella is the 315th Airlift Wing commander, and Swarz is the 315 AW Security Forces Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airmen Meredith Thomas)
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