445th Airlift Wing Reservist awarded the Bronze Star

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Lt. Col. Donald Wren, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, received the Bronze Star during the Sept. 13 commander’s call from Col. Stephen Goeman, 445th Airlift Wing commander, for his efforts during his deployment to Afghanistan September 2008 to January 2009. The Bronze Star is the fourth-highest combat award for the U. S. Armed Forces. (U. S. photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Caskey)

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445th Airlift Wing Reservist awarded the Bronze Star

Published Sept. 25, 2009
By Stacy Vaughn
445th Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Lt. Col. Donald Wren, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, received the Bronze Star during the Sept. 13 commander's call from Col. Stephen Goeman, 445th Airlift Wing commander, for his efforts during his deployment to Afghanistan September 2008 to January 2009.

According to the medal citation, Colonel Wren led more than 430 Airmen in providing support for two airfields while exposed to significant danger from enemy rocket attacks.

During his deployment, Colonel Wren managed $209 million in combat assets, enabling the successful accomplishment of battlefield evacuation and armed overwatch operations under austere conditions.

The Bronze Star is the fourth-highest combat award for the U. S. Armed Forces. (U. S. photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Caskey)