EOD Airman receives third Bronze Star Published July 19, 2013 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Col. Bryan Radliff, 419th Fighter Wing commander, presented a Bronze Star medal to Master Sgt. Stuart Wylie, 419th Explosive Ordnance Disposal, during a commander's call here July 14. The Air Force reservist served as operations non-commissioned officer in charge of two EOD units while deployed to Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012. During that time, Wylie executed 22 combat missions as team leader and oversaw crucial upgrades of EOD equipment. His team also located and destroyed thousands of pounds of explosives and unexploded ordnance, helping secure the area surrounding Bagram Airfield. This marks the third time Wylie has received a Bronze Star. Stay connected - Join the 419th on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube