U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Edward Cardon, left, the commander

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Edward Cardon, left, the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, congratulates Sgt. Michael Ezell after presenting him with the Joint Service Commendation Medal during an awards ceremony at Camp Casey in Gyeonggi province, South Korea, March 20, 2013. Ezell, a crewman with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, was recognized for his role in rescuing seven U.S. Marines after their CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter made a hard landing during the annual Cobra Gold exercise in Thailand Feb. 20, 2013. (U.S. Army courtesy photo/Released)