On Sept. 13, 2010 a ceremony was held aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan dedicating a new compound to Captain Trevor J Yurista. Following opening remarks, Regional Command Southwest Commander Major Gen. Richard P.Mills gave a apeech in honour of the occasion. Yurista served two operational tours of Iraq before volunteering for Afghanistan three months later in August 2008. On October 27th while particpating in operations in Bar Now Zad his vehicle hit an IED while under heavy enemy fire and he was mortally wounded. Already selected for promotion, Capt. Yurista was posthumusly promoted and awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with combat distinguishing device. (Oficial Royal Air Force Photo by: Sgt. Martin Downs)
Date Taken: | 09.13.2010 |
Date Posted: | 09.18.2010 04:41 |
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