If what the story says is true, SPC Brown deserves it. I am glad to see a commander / chain of command took the time to recognize the valor of one of their soldiers. I wish every chain of command took the time to debrief and understand their soldiers actions. I think many more awards would be written. I and I am sure many on this forum know many men and women that deserve an award / recognition for going above and beyond as professional soldiers.
By always conducting debreifs of each patrol / action, the lessons learned prove invaluable. Awards are a great way to show your subordinatess you pay attention, care, and recognize their contributions.
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