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Warrant Officer John Hermann, from Tucson, Ariz., explosive ordnance disposal officer for 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), is congratulated by Maj. Gen. Richard Mills, Regional Command Southwest commanding general, July 15. Hermann received a silver star for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008. Operating in Helmand province, his convoy came under fire, and his actions against the enemy, as well as saving a life, earned him the medal.