Governor Phil Bredesen today received the Charles Dick Medal of Merit, an award presented by the National Guard Association of the United States to recognize an elected representative for outstanding commitment to guardsmen and women.
?I accept this award on behalf of Tennessee?s men and women who place themselves in harm?s way to serve our state and our nation,? Bredesen said during Friday?s award ceremony. ?This award represents the sacrifices that our soldiers and their loved ones continue...