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Spc. Christopher Soderholm – Bronze Star with V
Indecision often haunts the heart of combat. Inside the chaos of crisis, where the standard definitions of time distorts and overlaps, uncertainty rules and often a moment of hesitation translates into tragedy. Yet for Spc. Christopher Soderholm, a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle driver for Foxtrot Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, 77th Sustainment Brigade, 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command and a native of Baker City, Ore., his calm resolution proved to be the difference the night he … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, WOT Heroes
Cpl Zachary Byron – Bronze Star with V
A Marine with I Marine Expeditionary Force, received a Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device during an awards ceremony here, May 20. Cpl. Zachary D. Byron, a Pashto linguist currently assigned to 1st Radio Battalion, was presented the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for actions while serving with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment in November 2010. Byron’s squad was caught in an enemy ambush in the vicinity Durzay, Afghanistan located in southern Helmand province. “You can never simulate … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Marines, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Recognizing War Heroes
Here are some excerpts and links to stories about a number of heroes from the War on Terror. All deserve our thanks. Follow the link at the end of each item for more information. Staff Sergeant Michael Bock – Silver Star Bock was honored for his service at a ceremony in Bellevue, NE. Bock served his country and was killed fighting in Afghanistan back in August. His commanding officer described him as a hero. “But what makes a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, WOT Heroes
Cpl. Cory J. Gibson – Bronze Star with V
Initiative, courage and dedication are just a few of the words used to describe the heroic and selfless actions taken by then Lance Cpl. Cory J. Gibson after his squad was hit by an improvised explosive device while assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan. For his heroic actions on Aug. 26, 2009 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Gibson was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with the Combat Distinguishing Device in … Read entire article »
PO2 William J. Harris – Bronze Star with V
Petty Officer 2nd Class William J. Harris was awarded two Bronze Stars with V devices, and a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with V device, in a ceremony February 1. Harris was also meritoriously promoted to the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class in the same ceremony. Harris, a native of Monroe, Michigan, received the three awards for valor for actions taken in three separate engagements with hostile forces in Afghanistan. Major General Raymond C. Fox, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Major Jonathan A. Bossie – Bronze Star with V
Major Jonathan A. Bossie was awarded a Bronze Star with V device in a ceremony January 22, 2010. Bossie, currently assigned as the officer in charge of training and an advisor with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, received the award for actions taken in Afghanistan in 2009. Colonel Michael E. Langley, officer in charge of SOTG, III MEF Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, presented Bossie with the medal on behalf of the President of the United States. “Though they were small in number, Bossie and his Marines were committed to helping the local people, defending against the insurgency and getting the job done,” Langley said. Bossie, a native of Houlton, Maine, served in Afghanistan from December 2008 until September 2009. “What really matters is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Marines, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Staff Sgt. Rodrigo B. Arias Hernandez – Bronze Star with V
Staff Sgt. Rodrigo B. AriasHernandez recently received the Bronze Star Award with Combat V for his actions during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan Aug. 19-20, 2009. AriasHernandez, a battery gunnery sergeant for Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, was a company advisor with Embedded Training Team 2-8, Regional Corps Advisory Command-Central 3-7, 201st Corps, Afghan National Army, at the time. On Aug. 19, 2009, the eve of the second … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Marines, Military, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta – Medal of Honor
For all our stories on this American hero, follow this link. White House Yesterday, President Obama spoke with Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta to inform him that he will be awarded the Medal of Honor for acts of gallantry at the risk of his life that went above and beyond the call of duty. Sergeant Giunta will be the first living service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor for service in Iraq or Afghanistan. The President … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Sal Giunta, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
1st Lt. Colin P. Boynton – Bronze Star with V
Instead of Christmas carols last Christmas Eve, 1st Lt. Colin P. Boynton heard the crack of bullets. Boynton and two other Marines, part of an embedded training team, were with 30 Afghan troops returning from Mirdesh in Nurestan province, Afghanistan, to their command post after meeting with Mirdesh elders, when the shots rang out. The area had not been patrolled for 10 months prior and was known to be dangerous since it provided a safe haven for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Marines, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
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