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2008 Campaign
Family Security Matters does not stand behind or endorse any candidate for president (or any other public office). However, as the President is also Commander-in-Chief and is responsible for setting national security policy, we will be publishing a variety of articles on both the Republican and Democrat candidates for President during this election year. As always, the opinions of our Contributing Editors are their own, and do not necessarily reflect those of Family Security Matters.
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June 17, 2008
Meet Our Decorated Heroes: God Bless Them
Army Specialist Pvt. 1st Class Monica Brown
Army Specialist Pvt. 1st Class Monica Brown served as a Combat Medic with the 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, during combat actions in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
On 25 April 2007, in Afghanistan. While on patrol, the trail vehicle struck an IED, which ignited the fuel, engulfing the vehicle in an intense fireball.
The patrol began to take small arms and mortar fire. As the element retired fire, Specialist Brown immediately dismounted her vehicle, and without regard for her personal safety, moved to the burning vehicle amid intense enemy fire.
After arriving at the vehicle, Specialist Brown began to treat two casualties. As she treated the wounded soldiers, intense enemy fire continued to impact her immediate vicinity. On several occasions, Specialist Brown used her body to shield the casualties from enemy fire, as well as the explosions of ammunition.
Specialist Brown moved to the more protected position with her patients, and continued treatment as enemy small arms fire continued to impact around her. Once again, Specialist Brown shielded the wounded with her body. Specialist Brown's heroism and selfless devotion to duty reflect great credit upon herself, Task Force Fury, the Combined Joint Task Force-82, and the United States Army.
For her bravery and her courageous actions, Army Specialist Pvt. 1st Class Monica Brown was awarded the Silver Star.
FSM is so proud of all of you! Thank you for keeping America safe and God Bless You!
Article originally ran in Home of Heroes.com
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