U.S. Army Spc. Michael A. Garcia, a platoon medic and
Summary
U.S. Army Spc. Michael A. Garcia, a platoon medic and native of Sullivan City, Texas, from Troop C, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for Valor by U.S. Army Col. Valery C. Keaveny, Jr., the commander of the 4th BCT, 101st ABN DIV during a ceremony, Jan. 23, 2012, at Fort Campbell, Ky. Garcia received the medal for his actions and courage while under accurate enemy fire June 29, 2011 during the unit's deployment to Nangarhar, Afghanistan.
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Date
23/01/2012
Location
Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell), 36.67115, -87.50287
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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