Gunnery Sgt. Robert L. Jernigan, of Gates County, N.C., receives the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device from Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2. While serving as a joint terminal attack controller attached to 2nd MLG (Forward) in Afghanistan last year, Jernigan’s expert control of air assets was directly responsible for quelling an ambush and undoubtedly saved countless lives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Gonzalez) - Gunnery Sgt. Robert L. Jernigan, of Gates County, N.C., receives the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device from Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2. While serving as a joint terminal attack controller attached to 2nd MLG (Forward) in Afghanistan last year, Jernigan’s expert control of air assets was directly responsible for quelling an ambush and undoubtedly saved countless lives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Gonzalez)