MSgt. David John and A1C Adam Giran, both with the 3rd Security Forces Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, received Bronze Stars for actions during deployment to Iraq with the Army’s Det. 2632, 457th Transportation Battalion at Logistical Support Area Anaconda in Balad. On March 30, 2005, when Giran’s convoy came under attack from IEDs, he instructed his driver to pull up along the other vehicles, handed off his gunner duties and took his Combat Life Saver kit with him to give aid to injured personnel. John was honored for his service as flight leader and convoy commander during his six-month deployment, leading convoys, delivering equipment and supplies to various bases through Iraq.
Alaskan Command Girds for Threats
Aug. 9, 2022
Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm wears many hats as the commander of U.S. Northern Command's Alaskan Command, of 11th Air Force, and of North American Aerospace Defense Command's Alaskan Region. Krumm, who is set to retire, has served as the senior military leader in Alaska since April 2020. In a July interview, Krumm…