Three generations of Bronze Stars Published May 7, 2007 By Airman First Class Anthony J. Hyatt 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- It's rare to receive a military decoration for combat as an Airman. It's very rare to receive the same award your mother once received. And it's extremely rare to receive an award that both your mother and grandfather received before you. Staff Sgt. Jonathan Morrison, 325th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Friday morning at the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group auditorium. "It's all just part of me doing my job," said Sergeant Morrison. The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration, which is awarded for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service in ground combat. "Our Airmen risk their lives in defense of our freedom, our liberty and justice. I see no higher purpose than to protect the American way of life, which is based on U.S. constitutional value, holding 'a beam of bright light' into dark corners of the world," said Colonel Grumbach. Sergeant Morrison was deployed with the 506th Air Expeditionary Group, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq from March 4, 2006 to August 19, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout his time in Iraq, Sergeant Morrison contributed to the recovery and destruction of over 40,000 pieces of ordnance, starving the enemy of the main explosive charge utilized in roadside bombs, according to the citation. "I'm terrified of his job, but thankful and supportive because he makes it possible for other mothers and sons to come home from Iraq," said Maj. Cynthia B. Camp, the sergeant's mother and Air Force Reserves 315th Air Medical Evacuation Squadron director of operations in Charleston AFB, S.C. Sergeant Morrison's mother pinned the Bronze Star on her son during the formal military ceremony Friday. "Like mother, like son," said Major Camp. "My family and myself-- we have always put others before ourselves," said Sergeant. Morrison. Major Camp, who has been in the service for more than 20 years, received her Bronze Star in 2003 for her actions while deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. She served to transport patients to medical care facilities. Sergeant Morrison's grandfather was also a Bronze Star recipient. He received the award while serving with the U.S. Army Cavalry Division during WW II in the European Theater as a radio operator. Major Camp presented her Bronze Star and her father's Bronze Star to Sergeant Morrison in a shadow box during the ceremony. "I found my father's Bronze star in his closet. He never talked about it," said Major Camp. "I thought it would mean a lot to give mine and his grandfather's to him(my son)." "The men and women of the 325th CES are very proud of Sergeant Morrison," said Lt. Col. Sue Grumbach, 325th CES commander. "It is extremely important to recognize our Airmen for their accomplishments and valor."