Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs
7/30/2014 - ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Major Jonathan Whittaker, Air Force Reserve Command Force Management branch chief, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony here July 29.
Maj. Gen. Richard S. "Beef" Haddad, AFRC vice commander, presented the medal to Whittaker during the Directorate of Logistics commander's call.
Whittaker earned the medal for his actions in Kandahar, Afghanistan, from November 29, 2012 through November 17, 2013 as the 433rd Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron commander, 738th Air Expeditionary Group, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Air Training Command Afghanistan, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing.
"While engaged in operations against an opposing armed force in Kandahar, his key leader engagements ... enabled the execution of 674 combat sorties, surpassing key operational milestones established in the unit's strategic roadmap and facilitated tactical and strategic Afghan led victories during the 2013 fighting season," said Lt. Gen. John Hesterman III, United States Air Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia commander, in the special order for Whittaker's medal.
"His leadership was critical during a green on blue attack in which he established a command and control center ... and relayed time critical information to security forces and the group commander. His methodical and deliberate crisis management ensured the quick recovery of six injured coalition Soldiers and the safety of over 50 advisors."
The actions that lead to Whittaker's recognition were many, but he attributed his ability to do his mission to professionalism, talent and dedication of his team and the unwavering support he receives from his family.
The Bronze Star is awarded for distinguished heroic or meritorious achievement or service (not involving participation in aerial flight) by direction of the president.
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