A-1/5th SFG(A) receives prestigous award

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5th Group receives prestigous award
By JAKE LOWARY • The Leaf-Chronicle • November 14, 2008

Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group on Friday received the second-highest award for an Army unit Friday at Fort Campbell.

The company, which consisted of about 80 soldiers, defeated the Mahdi Militia and numerous Sunni insurgent groups during a period from July 20 to Dec. 1, 2004 in Iraq. By defeating the insurgent forces, the group helped liberate the cities of An-Najaf and Al-Fallujah and also paved the way for the first democratic election in modern Iraqi history.

Although the award was "long overdue," according to 5th SFG Commander Col. Christopher Conner, those in the unit said was simply important that the unit was recognized.

A ribbon was placed on the top of the company's colors to signify the achievement.