Posted on Nov 4, 2016
UNSUNG HEROES: The Platoon Sergeant Who Braved Grenades And Gunfire To Rescue His Soldier
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Exciting Story about heroism.
When one of his soldiers went down in the middle of a firefight in Afghanistan, Sgt. 1st Class John I. Smith risked everything to ensure he made it out alive.
On Aug. 16, 2008, a reconnaissance platoon with the 101st Airborne Division’s 61st Cavalry Regiment was dispatched to aid a besieged Afghan National Police station in Paktia province, Afghanistan.
The soldiers, led by Capt. Kevin Bell, could hear the sound of gunfire as they approached the objective. The enemy was close. So close, in fact, that the station was under threat of being overrun. A firefight was inevitable.
When one of his soldiers went down in the middle of a firefight in Afghanistan, Sgt. 1st Class John I. Smith risked everything to ensure he made it out alive.
On Aug. 16, 2008, a reconnaissance platoon with the 101st Airborne Division’s 61st Cavalry Regiment was dispatched to aid a besieged Afghan National Police station in Paktia province, Afghanistan.
The soldiers, led by Capt. Kevin Bell, could hear the sound of gunfire as they approached the objective. The enemy was close. So close, in fact, that the station was under threat of being overrun. A firefight was inevitable.
UNSUNG HEROES: The Platoon Sergeant Who Braved Grenades And Gunfire To Rescue His Soldier
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This is why soldiers deserve all the respect they can get - the sacrifice can be up to and including your life. Thanks for the post.
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Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA We're the ones who know that. I wish civilians would understand that too. I don't think that's asking too much.
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LTC Jason Mackay - Another Great War hero that made a big difference. What an honor for the CG to say he hopes his son is under the supervision of a NCO like SFC Smith. Great story. Thanks for your information.
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LTC Jason Mackay
SGT (Join to see) - lots of stories of bravery from the Currahee Nation. Especially amazing since it was an Army "surge" 4th BCT and was thrown together in 2005.
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LTC Jason Mackay - I'm proud to say I was in four units even though I was drafted. I was in The First Cav, 187th Airborne Infantry, 101st Airborne Infantry, 82nd Airborne Infantry. One of my best friends was 187th and fought in the battle of Hamburger Hill. I've no doubt the Currahees kicked butt in Afghanistan.
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An amazing story of courage, valor and leaving no soldier behind; congratulations to SFC Smith! Appreciate the great read this morning SGT (Join to see)
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