First Lt. Brandon Dronet is remembered as an American hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for justice and freedom while fighting for his country in the War on Terrorism, Operation Enduring Freedom, Horn of Africa. His decorations included the Naval Aviator Insignia; ribbons for the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Global War on Terrorism, and Navy Sea Service Deployment; and medals including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement with 2 gold stars, Good Conduct with 2 bronze stars, National Defense Service with one bronze star, the Global War of Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.