Hero Stories for June 2009

Combat Aviation Brigade wraps up error-free Iraqi deployment

The 4th Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade found another reason to celebrate its recent return from a successful year-long deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom - everyone returned home to their famili

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NCO awarded Silver Star for courage under fire in Afghanistan

Rows of Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, stood at attention as the U.S. Army recognized Staff Sgt. Conrad Begaye for bravery under fire in Afghanist

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Space technology assists Iraqi irrigation inventory project

Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team's geospatial intelligence section are playing a role in helping Iraqi leaders prepare to expand irrigation and farming throughout Ir

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Terry J. Lynch

Sgt. Terry J. Lynch, 22, of Shepherd, Montana, died June 29, 2009, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Sgt. Lynch was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York. </d

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Edward C. Kramer

Sgt. 1st Class Edward C. Kramer, 39, of Wilmington, North Carolina, died on June 29, 2009, from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. 1st Class Kramer was assigned to the 120th Combined Arms Battalion, Wilmington, North Carolina. </d

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Robert L. Bittiker

Spc. Robert L. Bittiker, 39, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, died on June 29, 2009, from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. Spc. Bittiker was assigned to the 120th Combined Arms Battalion, Wilmington, North Carolina. </d

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Juan C. Baldeosingh

Sgt. Juan C. Baldeosingh, 30, of Newport, North Carolina, died on June 29, 2009, from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. Baldeosingh was assigned to the 120th Combined Arms Battalion, Wilmington, North Carolina. </d

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Roger L. Adams, Jr.

Sgt. Roger L. Adams, Jr., 36, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, died on June 29, 2009, from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. Adams was assigned to the 120th Combined Arms Battalion, Wilmington, North Carolina. </d

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Military has met SOFA deadline, top U.S. general in Iraq says

The U.S. military will have no issues complying with the U.S. - Iraq Status of Forces Agreement, which requires all U.S. troops to withdraw from Iraqi cities by June 30, the commander of Multinational Force Iraq, said Sund

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Army team gives special welcome home to all wounded

Wounded Soldiers sent home from overseas are greeted by their own before they are even off the plane at Andrews Air Force Base. The Army's wounded are welcomed back to the country by three members of the Army's Medical Evacuation to CONUS Hospitals te

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