Staff Sgt. Corey M. Calkins, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) shakes the hand of Adm. William H. McRaven, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command after receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on Feb. 18, 2010, as part of a dismounted patrol cosseting of U.S. Army, Marines and Afghan National Army Soldiers. During this patrol Calkins faced a formidable size enemy force in fortified positions. Facing this threat, Calkins assaulted his way through the area successfully suppressing the enemy force to allow the safe evacuation of three injured Marines.
Date Taken: | 06.11.2012 |
Date Posted: | 06.14.2012 15:59 |
Photo ID: | 603019 |
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Location: | FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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