Saturday, December 22, 2007

Commander's Coin...

The other night I was out info hounding and stumbled across a picture of soldiers from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment receiving awards at their first award ceremony. What caught my eye was a soldier in the bottom picture, 3rd from the right, that...well...looked like Chris. I pinged him and asked "Son, is that you?"

Chris responded the next day - "Ha ha - yes, that's me."

Our first photo of Chris in Iraq is shown below. Four months in and there he is - nice! Now, I am not one to make a big deal of individual awards because just as I am sure Chris would tell you - it's all about the combat team, not an individual.

Here is to the 2-2 SCR and the great work they are doing in their area of operations. Congratulations and keep taking care of business!

Maybe your loved one from Dog Company is in the picture?

Chris, congrats on the work you and your team did to be recognized with a Commander's Coin for excellence in combat - well done! Continue to keep your head on a swivel in all that you do when you are outside the wire. We love you son - be safe!

Below are a few more photos of Dog Company soldiers from the 2-2 SCR...enjoy!

v/r,
- Collabman





1 comment:

Unknown said...

Congratulations to Dog Company! It's ok to make note of the award Chris received. Noone doubts that there is the recognition of the team effort, but it is the pride of being the parent that says it's all right to feel that certain something that says that's my kid. Great eyes for recognizing him in the picture.