Col. Jason Kelly, Afghanistan District Commander presents to Lawrence W. Thomas from the Army Engineer Association on behalf of the Engineer Regiment the Bronze order of the DeFleury Medal. His citation read in part, “In recognition of superior service to the United States Army Engineer Regiment as it supports the Army to assure mobility, enhance protection, enable expeditionary logistics, and build capacity in order to provide commanders with the freedom of action required for full spectrum operations in an era of persistent conflict.” Signed Todd T. Semonite, Lieutenant General, U. S. Army Chief of Engineers.