SSgt Robert Willging, a combat controller, received the Bronze Star with Valor for his actions during a July 23, 2017, firefight at an undisclosed location. Willging was assigned to a special operations team during a patrol when they came under attack. He exposed himself to hostile fire to control close air support, deconflicting 15 aircraft and coordinated the evacuation of two personnel killed and five wounded in action, according to the release. His performance contributed to 81 enemies killed and 31 wounded in action and multiple fighting positions destroyed.

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