119th Wing Public Affairs, North Dakota Air National Guard

Four North Dakota Air National Guard Airmen were awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in a combat zone, during a ceremony at the Fargo Air National Guard Base June 5. Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Solberg, Master Sgt. Zak Bergstrom, Master Sgt. Daniel Mark and Master Sgt. Blake Lehman were presented the Bronze Star Medal by Col. Christopher Domitrovich, 119th Wing commander, for their meritorious and heroic actions while deployed to U.S. Central Command. “Our Hooligan Airmen have demonstrated unwavering commitment in the most demanding situations,” said Brig. Gen. Mitch Johnson, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general. “Their service and dedication to the mission upholds the finest traditions of the U.S. Air Force, North Dakota National Guard and the 119th Wing. Their service is an inspiration. We are proud to honor their service and serve alongside them.”Domitrovich also offered comments, praising the Airmen for their fidelity to the 119th Wing’s values.“In each of your situations, you stepped up and continually did more than what was asked of you, and did so in volatile situations,” said Domitrovich, “You not only exemplified the Hooligan Way, you lived it. You showed the Airmen in your charge true leadership and what it means to be a Happy Hooligan. I am proud of you.”The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to service members for heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.