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Offline ozrocker

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Army SFC to be awarded MOH
« on: June 01, 2011, 02:35:54 AM »
Only 2nd award to living recipient in recent times.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43231604/?gt1=43001

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 :salute SFC Petry
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Offline Pigslilspaz

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Re: Army SFC to be awarded MOH
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2011, 03:40:04 AM »
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Re: Army SFC to be awarded MOH
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2011, 07:39:00 AM »
 :rock :salute :cheers:

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Offline Reschke

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Re: Army SFC to be awarded MOH
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2011, 10:19:27 AM »
Outstanding! :salute
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Re: Army SFC to be awarded MOH
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2011, 11:02:36 AM »
May the Honor be all yours, SFC Petry.   :salute
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Offline bortas1

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Re: Army SFC to be awarded MOH
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2011, 11:41:43 AM »
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Offline Maverick

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Re: Army SFC to be awarded MOH
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2011, 12:33:49 PM »
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Offline gpwurzel

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Re: Army SFC to be awarded MOH
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2011, 12:36:44 PM »
 Previous decorations include two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and three Army Commendation Medals.

That man defines a hero.

:salute Sargeant Petry.


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