Sgt. Hong C. Deng, a field wireman with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives an Air Medal (Strike/ Flight) during a ceremony held aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Mar. 5, 2010. Deng received the medal for his actions while serving as the battle staff controller, a billet typically held by a staff noncommissioned officer, with Joint Airborne Battle Staff Detachment, Multi National Force – Iraq, from April 4, 2009 to May 15, 2009. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty

Logistics Marine receives medal for critical role in Iraq

5 Mar 2010 | Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty 2nd Marine Logistics Group

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Sgt. Hong C. Deng, a field wireman with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives an Air Medal (Strike/ Flight) during a ceremony held aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Mar. 5, 2010. Deng received the medal for his actions while serving as the battle staff controller, a billet typically held by a staff noncommissioned officer, with Joint Airborne Battle Staff Detachment, Multi National Force – Iraq, from April 4, 2009 to May 15, 2009.