Firefighter Anthony Wojtalewicz, who also serves as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve, led the effort by nominating the Council Bluffs Fire Department for the 2024 Freedom Award.

The Council Bluffs Fire Department is being honored for its commitment to veterans at the Pentagon next week. It's one of only 15 organizations in the entire country getting the award. It's part ...

"I'm excited for the Council Bluffs Fire Department to have representation in the Pentagon. Even myself after being in the service for 18 years I've never seen the Pentagon,” Wojtalewicz said.