U.S. Department of Defense Update: This just in from Angela French of the DoD:
The Department of Defense Office of Public Affairs has recently updated its “Heroes in the Global War on Terror” website, which includes profiles of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who have received medals of distinction for their bravery and contributions to fighting the Global War on Terror.
Some of our heroes include Maj. Kim Campbell, aka “Killer Chick,” who flew her bullet-riddled Warthog 300 miles back to base after a close engagement with Iraqi Republican Guard soldiers; 1st Lt. Elliott Ackerman, who led his Marines through a series of ambushes and attacks during the battle of Fallujah; and Staff Sgt. Jo Turner and Spc. Cheryl Ivanov, combat medics who, through their skills, eventually earned respect from the Afghan soldiers they served with.
You can find all of our heroes at: http://www.defenselink.mil/home/dodupdate/heroes/index.html.
We thank you for your continued support of our men and women in uniform.
Best,
Angela
Angela French
Writers Group
Office of the Secretary of Defense