Combat Action Medal
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Col. Jay Raymond, 21st Space Wing commander, presents the Air Force Combat Action Metal to Tech. Sgt. Brandon Richardson, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, and Senior Airman Grant Schneider, 21st CES Aug. 6. The medal is given to Airmen who have been involved in direct fighting situations where they risked their lives in an enemy engagement. Both Sergeant Richardson and Airman Schneider are explosive ordnance technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Larry Hulst).