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U.S. Silver Star Recipient Honored at NATO Summit
BUCHAREST, Romania, April 3, 2008 – Deep within the cavernous marble walls of the Palace of the Parliament here today sat two Texans, casually talking about – what else – Texas. The first was President Bush, here for the first full day of NATO talks. The second was Army Spc. Monica Brown, here to help kick off the first full day of the talks. Brown, 19, is first woman U.S. soldier to receive the Silver … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Cheney Presents Silver Star
Spc. Monica Brown gets awarded the Silver Star at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, by Vice President Dick Cheney for her actions on April 25, 2007, during a combat patrol. Photo by Pfc. Scott Davis For more about American women at war. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Monica Lin BrownTexas Medic Wins Silver Star – 2nd Woman to Do SoSpc. Monica Lin BrownLake Jackson Loves Spc. BrownSpc. Brown Interviewed by ArmyA Soldiers Silver Star … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, WOT Heroes
A Soldiers Silver Star Story
Heroes are made, not born. And a hero like Spc. Monica Brown, 19, a Lake Jackson, Texas, native is no different. She is the second female Soldier since World War II to be awarded a Silver Star for her gallant actions during combat in Afghanistan in 2007. She was presented her Silver Star by Vice President Dick Cheney during a ceremony here March 20. It was dusk April 25, 2007, when Brown, a medic … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Lake Jackson Loves Spc. Brown
From an e-mail We are attempting to contact Army Spc. Brown’s family to be sure we honor their wishes. The city of Lake Jackson is immensely proud of Army Spc. Monica Brown. We are thankful for her service and all those who serve in the military to allow us our freedom here at home. Monica Brown’s bravery deserves special recognition and we look forward to her safe return to show our appreciation for her service and gallantry. Sincerely Bob Sipple Mayor For more about American women at war. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Monica Lin BrownTexas Medic Wins Silver Star – 2nd Woman to Do SoSpc. Monica Lin BrownLake Jackson Loves Spc. BrownSpc. Brown Interviewed by ArmyA Soldiers Silver Star StoryCheney Presents Silver StarU.S. Silver Star Recipient Honored … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, WOT Heroes
Spc. Monica Lin Brown
Silver Star Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Monica Lin BrownTexas Medic Wins Silver Star – 2nd Woman to Do SoSpc. Monica Lin BrownLake Jackson Loves Spc. BrownSpc. Brown Interviewed by ArmyA Soldiers Silver Star StoryCheney Presents Silver StarU.S. Silver Star Recipient Honored at NATO Summit … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Texas Medic Wins Silver Star – 2nd Woman to Do So
I’m working on a comprehensive story, but here’s the basic info. Military Photos A 19-year-old medic from Texas will become the first woman in Afghanistan and only the second woman since World War II to receive the Silver Star, the nation’s third-highest medal for valor. Army Spc. Monica Lin Brown saved the lives of fellow soldiers after a roadside bomb tore through a convoy of Humvees in the eastern Paktia province in April 2007, the military said. After … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Featured, Heroes, Military, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
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