Our Best: Recognized in the Field
Friday, April 24th, 2009Here are some photos of our female warfighters receiving medals for their work.

Spc. Tiara Winn, Task Force 34, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, S1/human resource specialist, is awarded an army commendation service medal for her achievements during Operation Iraqi Freedom 08-10 on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, April 22. The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed United Forces of the United States who distinguished himself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. Spc. Winn is a native of St. Paul, Minn. Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynette Hoke

Spc. Jenaye Hoke, Task Force 34 INTEL analyst from Farmington, Minn., received an Army Commendation Medal at an award ceremony at Joint Base Balad, Iraq on April 20. The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to Soldiers who distinguish themselves by an act of heroism, extraordinary achievement, or meritorious service which has been of mutual benefit to a friendly nation and the United States. Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynette Hoke

Spc. Audrey Devries, Task Force 34, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, S1/human resource specialist, is awarded an Army Commendation service medal for her achievements during Operation Iraqi Freedom 08-10 on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, April 22. The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed United Forces of the United States who distinguished himself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. Spc. Deveries is a native of Lakeville, Minn. Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynette Hoke

Sgt. Christina Oases, Task Force 34 INTEL analyst from Fairmont, Minn., received an Army Commendation Medal at an award ceremony at Joint Base Balad, Iraq on April 20. The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to Soldiers who distinguish themselves by an act of heroism, extraordinary achievement, or meritorious service which has been of mutual benefit to a friendly nation and the United States. Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynette Hoke

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Pamela Howell Task Force 34, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, S1/ military personnel technician, is awarded the Bronze Star medal for her achievements during Operation Iraqi Freedom 08-10 on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, April 22. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the military of the United States after December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service. Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynette Hoke




