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Silver Star – possible Medal of Honor candidate? USASOC Baldwin, who left the military in 2005, will be presented his award for actions against enemy forces in Baqubah, Iraq April 9, 2004 where he demonstrated an extraordinary degree of heroism under fire by rallying ODA 062 in repelling a superior battalion-sized enemy force. Under intense enemy fire and in total disregard for his personal safety, Baldwin saved the life of a wounded American Soldier and went on to lead his team to block the escape of more than 350 rioting Iraqi prisoners. Colorado Springs Gazette Fort Carson honored two Green Berets on Wednesday for risking their lives to save comrades in separate Iraq firefights. The ceremony offered rare insight into battles fought by the post’s secretive 10th Special Forces Group, which recently brought home … Read entire article »