Half-Staff Michigan Flags – Honoring Matthew Schwartz
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012American Flags and Michigan Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, January 13th in the state of Michigan in honor of USAF Technical Sgt Matthew Schwartz.
According to the office of the governor:
US Air Force Technical Sergeant Matthew S. Schwartz died Jan. 5 in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. He was an explosive ordnance disposal specialist assigned to the 90th Civil Engineer Squadron at F.E.Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming.
His awards and decorations include: the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Combat Action Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, three Bronze Stars with two oak leaf clusters and one V device (the final bronze star issued for heroism).