CAMP PHOENIX, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commander Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre presented Maj. John A. Gresh with the Bronze Star during an awards ceremony Sept. 26, 2013 at Engineer Village, Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Maj. Gresh was presented with the medal in recognition for his exceptionally meritorious service while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as the officer in charge of the Ghazni Resident Office, Transatlantic Afghanistan District, from Dec. 28, 2012 to Sept. 28, 2013.
During his tenure, his exemplary leadership, skill and ceaseless efforts resulted in the successful execution of $200 million worth of quality construction encompassing over 21 Afghan National Security Forces facilities throughout Regional Command-East.
Maj. Gresh also received the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and NATO Medal during the ceremony.
His distinctive accomplishments reflect great credit upon himself, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Army.
The Bronze Star is normally awarded to U.S. officers and senior enlisted who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard has distinguished, himself or herself by acts of heroism, acts of merit, or meritorious service in a combat zone.