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    Upgrade to a Distinguished Service Cross: The Story of Sgt.(R) Daniel Cowart [Image 4 of 5]

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    Upgrade to a Distinguished Service Cross: The Story of Sgt.(R) Daniel Cowart

    Members of 1st Platoon, D. Co. 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st cavalry Division. Sgt.(R) Daniel Cowart, a member of the platoon who lost his leg during an attack, was recently notified that the Department of the Army is upgrading his Silver Star to a Distinguished Service Cross the second highest medal awarded for valor after the Medal of Honor. The upgrade was ordered after the completion of a comprehensive, year-long Military Decorations and Awards Review, which was ordered by then Sec. of Def. Ash Carter. The ceremony will be at 4:30 PM at Cooper Field, Fort Hood, TX.

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    Date Taken: 03.02.2007
    Date Posted: 03.11.2019 15:12
    Photo ID: 5168462
    VIRIN: 070302-A-IN006-003
    Resolution: 2048x1536
    Size: 460.58 KB
    Location: IQ

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