NOTES ON PEOPLE (06/15/03)

NOTES ON PEOPLE

Receives Bronze Star for service in Afghanistan

PARSIPPANY, N.J. - Maj. Yurij Holowinsky, a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was recently awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor for his service in Afghanistan. Following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, Maj. Holowinsky volunteered for active duty and was among the first groups of U.S. forces to enter Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

The citation accompanying the award mentions numerous activities during which Maj. Holowinsky placed himself at considerable risk in the most stressful of combat environments, including participating in the rescue of United States personnel at Qala-i-Janghi. Maj. Holowinsky was involved in ground operations against the enemy from November 4, 2001, to December 20, 2001.

Authorized on August 24, 1962, the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to members of all branches of military service and may be awarded either for combat heroism or for meritorious service.

Maj. Yurij Holowinsky is a member of Ukrainian National Association Branch 777.

Notes on people is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of members of the Ukrainian National Association. All submissions should be concise due to space limitations and must include the person's UNA branch number. Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt, when space permits.

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