Bronze Star Presented at MAFB

A Minot Air Force Base Chief was presented one of the military's highest honors today. Chief Mar...  More »

A Minot Air Force Base Chief was presented one of the military's highest honors today. Chief Mark Brejcha Brecka received a Bronze Star for his efforts while serving in Afghanistan last year. One particular incident that led to Chief Brejcha's award was his involvement in a roadside bomb attack last July. Colonel Marty Whelan, Commander of the 91st Space Wing presented the Chief with his medal at a surprise ceremony this morning. Colonel Whelan says the Bronze Star is difficult to earn... (Col. Marty Whelan, 91st Space Wing Commander) I've been in the Air Force 23 years. This is the first time I've ever pinned a Bronze Star on anybody. They are given out rarely. It takes huge efforts in the combat zone to earn. (Chief Mark Brejcha, Bronze Star Recipient) It's an honor because all the people that have gone before that have earned it. You read about peopleWorld War Two Remagen Bridge, you know, Pork Chop Hill. and all those other thingsnot even in the same league. You know, I just went out and did my job. The Bronze Star is the 9th highest military award, including both combat and non-combat awards, in the order of precedence of U.S. military decorations.  « Less