Soldiers at JSS Ur have the responsibility of manning the Aerostat and watching the video feed for unusual activity. Four soldiers saw the placement of an Improvised Explosive Device on the route that a foot patrol was using to return to the JSS. By seeing the event and alerting the patrol, they were able to prevent the detonation of the IED and save the lives of the soldiers on the patrol. For their service, they four Aerostat Operators were awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
TAG: Other soldiers receiving the Army Commendation Medal: SGT Julio Montoya, PFC Mitchell Robertson, PFC Christopher Thramu and PFC Austin Flowers
The shot was reported and produced by SPC Katie Summerhill, 366th MPAD, USD-C PAO.
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| Date Taken: | 04.24.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 04.24.2010 03:05 |
| Category: | Newscasts |
| Audio ID: | 24587 |
| Filename: | 1004/DOD_100068994.mp3 |
| Length: | 00:00:52 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD |
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