Stories from Monday, August 17, 2020

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Master Sgt. Mark Hurd, 366th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical logistics flight chief, was awarded the Bronze Star, June 24, 2020, here for his achievement as surgeon general superintendent and senior enlisted medical advisor while in support of OPERATION FREEDOM SENTINEL from Jan. 1, 2019 to Nov. 1, 2019, at Forward Operating Base Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan...

WELCOME HOME: The first group of 124th Fighter Wing personnel, who were mobilized earlier this year in support of combat operations and to provide stability to Southwest Asia, returned home last night. More than 120 members returned to Gowen Field after supporting A-10 Thunderbolt II overseas contingency missions to deliver combat airpower and security for joint operations throughout the region...

Cheri L. Adams, age 63, of Mountain Home, passed away at her home on August 15, 2020, following an illness. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

Karyn Jean Bennett, age 61, of Glenns Ferry passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at a Boise hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.