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KANDAHAR AIR BASE, Afghanistan – Capt. Carl Close, a 92nd Logistics Readiness officer, poses in front of a memorial on Kandahar Air Base during his recent deployment to Afghanistan. Captain Close was bestowed the Bronze Star shortly after his arrival home for meritorious service in a combat zone. The Bronze Star is the nation’s fourth highest honor for meritorious service. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
