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09-12-2011, 18:27
http://www.soc.mil/UNS/Releases/2011/September/110909-04.htmlFORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Sept. 9, 2011) – More than 30 valor awards will be awarded to Soldiers of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) during an awards ceremony Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. at the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School’s Auditorium.
Being presented will be: two Silver Stars, 22 Bronze Stars with “V” device and eight Army Commendation Medals with “V” device. In addition, 11 Soldiers will receive the Purple Heart.
The Soldiers are receiving the awards in recognition of their actions during recent deployments in support of overseas contingency operations.
Media wishing to attend the event should contact the 3rd SFG public affairs office at (910) 432-3044 or by email at PAO.3RDSFG@soc.mil no later than 5 p.m., Sept. 13.
Please provide the number of news team members, video/still photographers, live-feed trucks and other special equipment you plan to bring to the ceremony. Special needs or interview requests should be submitted at this time as well.
Being presented will be: two Silver Stars, 22 Bronze Stars with “V” device and eight Army Commendation Medals with “V” device. In addition, 11 Soldiers will receive the Purple Heart.
The Soldiers are receiving the awards in recognition of their actions during recent deployments in support of overseas contingency operations.
Media wishing to attend the event should contact the 3rd SFG public affairs office at (910) 432-3044 or by email at PAO.3RDSFG@soc.mil no later than 5 p.m., Sept. 13.
Please provide the number of news team members, video/still photographers, live-feed trucks and other special equipment you plan to bring to the ceremony. Special needs or interview requests should be submitted at this time as well.