i guess is was a little over year ago when i found out my friend’s dad friend and neighbor was going over to Iraq. It was pretty disheartening, but he was doing his duty. Well, i just read this article, in which he is being honored for his service.
In October, four Bravo Company soldiers were honored for achievements while serving in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom II.Sergeant Roger Reed of Middletown, New York….[and others] earned distinction when the 89th Military Police Brigade awarded them with the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for achievement.
Sgt. Reed was operating as a military police team leader on May 18 when his patrol was attacked by an improvised explosive device (IED). He responded by quickly establishing defensive positions away from the blast and then rendered immediate life saving medical treatment to a wounded combatant. Reed treated the critically wounded combatant, whose right leg was severed in a fire fight. Without Reed’s medical attention the combatant would likely have bled to death. Reed’s heroic acts are in standing with excellent military service.
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