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10 men who inspired us in 2009

Dec 29th, 2009

Jared Monti

Here are the stories of ten men who inspired us in 2009.

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Tags: 1st Lt. Colin P. Boynton, 2009 heroes, Air Force Cross, Bronze Star with Valor Device, distinguished service cross, Heroes, Lance Cpl. Brady Gustafson, medal of honor, men who inspire, Navy Cross, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jared C. Monti, Sgt. 1st Class Jarion Halbisengibbs, Sgt. James Carter, silver star, Specialist Michael Carter, Staff Sgt. Conrad Begaye, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Moe, Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, Staff Sgt. Zachary J. Rhyner

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Staff Sgt. Zachary J. Rhyner

Mar 10th, 2009

Staff Sgt. Zachary Rhyner deployed to Afghanistan in 2008. Sergeant Rhyner, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, will be awarded the Air Force Cross Mar. 10, 2009 for his actions in Shok Valley, Afghanistan April 6, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo)

“If it wasn’t for Zach, I wouldn’t be here,” said Sergeant Gutierrez.
Air Force Cross, Purple Heart

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Tags: 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Air Force Cross, combat controller, hero, Shok Valley, special tactics combat controller, Staff Sgt. Zachary Rhyner, US Special Forces

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