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Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins
In 2007 SSG Atkins' troops rolled up on two suspicious men in Iraq. After stopping the men, SSG Atkins threw himself on a man with a suicide vest, saving his troops in the nearby HMMWV from the explosion.
He was originally nominated for a Medal of honor, but it was downgraded to a DSC. i8n 2010, SecDef Carter ordered a review of over 1,100 cases. SSG Atkins' case was one of those. His family will receive the award today in Washington. WaPo link Previous WaPo coverage
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I salute Travis Atkins
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I detest those that downgraded the award. I am at the stage in my life that I need a stronger word than FUCK YOU for assholes like that. Rest In Peace SSG. |
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Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.
Truly inspiring. RIP SSgt.
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POTUS did a great MOH presentation ceromony Yesterday. His son received the MOH on half of his father. Some 50 men of the 10th Mountain Division that He served with at the time were there.
Lest forget....
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Father was a paratrooper during Vietnam War, also cousin and uncle present who were veterans.
RIP, Warrior. Last edited by PV74RU78; 28 March 2019 at 10:56. |
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A true man among men and a great example of a Warrior!
May you rest in peace forever! |
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Truly deserving...
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