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Helmet cam footage triggers medal upgrade for soldier killed in Niger ambush
Newly recovered helmet camera footage triggered the Silver Star upgrade for Sgt. 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson.
By Kyle Rempfer
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A dozen years later, this 10th Mountain vet receives Silver Star
Sgt. Adam Holroyd braved enemy fire to rescue soldiers, put out a fire and man a machine gun.
By Todd South
Airman to receive Silver Star after night raid with 75th Ranger Regiment
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch will be the first TACP in seven years to receive the Silver Star.
By Kyle Rempfer
Single Ranger battalion deployment leads to 1,900 terrorists killed or captured, several valor awards
One of the Rangers died in action during the deployment, so his award was presented to his 8-year-old daughter.
By Todd South
Ranger’s heroic actions saved dozens, led to Silver Star medal
Staff Sgt. Michael Young was awarded the Silver Star for what he did during an intense firefight in Afghanistan a year ago.
By Todd South