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Army Commendation Medals - 24 June 2005

The soldiers pictured of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 194th Engineer Brigade (TA), Tennessee Army National Guard, Jackson, Tennessee recently received the Army Commendation Medal during a ceremony in Iraq. The 194th has been deployed in Iraq since January as a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06.

The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to soldiers who, while serving in any capacity with the Army distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.

From left to right: Master Sergeant James Poiner, Sergeant Jason Dexter, Staff Sergeant Tony McNeil, Sergeant Robert Leader, Sergeant First Class Donny Little.

Brigadier General Jimmy G. Welch, Commander of the 194th Engineer Brigade (TA) presented the awards.

Story and photos by SGT Robert Leader, S-5/PAO,
194th Engineer Brigade (TA)
Tennessee Army National Guard
Tallil, AB, Iraq