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Staff Sgt. Matthew Matlock – Silver Star
Hundreds of maroon-bereted Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team gathered Nov. 30 to honor Staff Sgt. Matthew Matlock, a noncommissioned officer from Company C, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment for actions he took under fire to save Soldiers in Afghanistan. Paratroopers stood at attention at Caserma Ederle’s post theater as Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III, commander of U.S. Army Africa, fastened the Silver Star to Matlock’s uniform. During the ceremony, Matlock’s thoughts turned to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
55 Taliban Killed
nternational Security Assistance Forces in the Zerok district of Paktika province inflicted heavy casualties on anti-Afghan forces in response to an enemy ambush in that area, June 20. Around 55 anti-Afghan forces were killed, 25 wounded and three detained due to the combined response of ISAF ground and air forces. The ISAF patrol received rocket propelled grenade and small-arms fire from anti-Afghan forces. ISAF responded with a combination of small-arms fire and air support to gain fire superiority against the anti-Afghan forces. The incident occurred along the main road between Zerok and Orgun districts. Patrols in the ambush area continue to report additional enemy casualties, including the deaths of three key anti-Afghan leaders. ISAF … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, War on Terror
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