AFWAW, Off-topic...did the Bronze Star make the PECD and you confirmed it is in your records? Ask for a copy of your records "AS MET" soon. Deployments are masked again so the citation and EPR is the only way the board will know you were deployed...sounds like you have done a great job preparing yourself...I would add that you might talk to your 1ST Sgt and see if you can fill-in for him when he is on leave...I still feel that was what gave me that extra "bump" for the stripe...most don't so when it is in your records it stands out...take care
