SGT Joshua Michael

SGT Joshua Michael

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Began my career in the U.S. Army in 2001. I joined as an 11B (Infantry). I earned my Blue Cord at Ft. Benning,GA. I was stationed at Ft. Hood,TX. I deployed with 1st Brigade, 2- 5 Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division in March 2004. I was wounded twice in combat. Received 2 PH and my CIB. Upon return I was stationed at Ft.Carson with 2-12,2nd Infantry division. Later medically retired due to combat wounds

Military Experiences

Oct 2001 - Jan 2007
A Co
Dismount Team Leader, dismount Squad leader
Deployed to Iraq in 2004 with A Co. 2-5 Cav, 1st Cavalry Division. ( heavy mechanized) Wounded twice in combat. Received 2 Purple Hearts and my CIB My unit logged more combat days then any other unit in the military. A book was written about my unit 2-5 CAV, 1st Cavalry Division by Martha Radditz, it's called "The Long Road Home". medically retired due to combat wounds while stationed at Ft. Carson, CO unit A Co. 2-12 Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division (light infantry) in 2007.

Deployments

(1 year, 1 month)
Mar 2004 - Mar 2005
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Dismount infantry / Bradley gunner
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