Aviation Soldiers – Medal for Valor
Two Soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) were recognized with medals for valor at Wheeler Army Airfield after taking exemplary actions which saved the lives of their fellow Soldiers during the most recent deployment to northern Iraq. Their battalion also was rewarded.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Elliot and Sgt. Corey Haynes, both from 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th CAB, were awarded the Bronze Star Medal with a "V" device for valor, presented by Brig. Gen. Robert Brown, deputy commanding general for support, 25th Infantry Division, in front of family and their fellow Soldiers.
Both Soldiers were serving as part of an aircrew during a special mission in northern Iraq when they began to receive direct enemy fire.
Brig. Gen. Robert Brown, deputy commanding general for support, 25th Infantry Division, Col. Michael Lundy, commander, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, and Lt. Col. David Francis, commander, 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, add the streamer for a Meritorious Unit Commendation to the battalion’s colors as its Soldiers watch during a ceremony at Wheeler Army Airfield, July 24. The battalion was recognized for distinguishing itself with meritorious service for at least six continuous months during combat operations in Multinational Division-North in Iraq.
"This is an example of two Soldiers who did what I would call the harder right than the easy wrong," said Brown. "They saw fellow Soldiers in need and despite all the dangers they went out, and recovered and provided first aid, and saved the lives of three of our fellow teammates on a special mission."
Read the full story of these two Americans’ valor in service to their country here:
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