Bronze Star

“Just got a note from my buddies wife today. He's been over seas for the better part of 18 months serving in the 82nd Airborne. 12 months in Kosovo as personal security for the General in charge of the entire 18th Airborne Corps. He's been in Aghanistan since June oher than a few wks of leave to bury his sister. Anyway On sept 9 his detachment was attcked near Khowst Afghanistan. Due to "heroic and selfless" actions he is being awarded the Bronze Star for bravery. He lead his men in the initial counterattack sustaining no friendly casualties while killing 5 and wounding 2 more (his detachment not him solely). I am so proud of him. I've known him for 23years served with him for a 4 month stint. Three cheers for SSGT Johnson!”

“Salute”

“I'm glad he's okay, and I'm glad he is being recognized for his bravery.”

“I fell under the command of the 18th airborne corps when I was in- I know, it's huge- Good to hear your friend's okay, sounds like he really deserves that medal. Tell him a lot of people are proud.”

“Tell him thanks for his service.”

“Job well done, but I bet he doesn't think he did anything special. Just what had to be done.”

“Did the award carry a "V" device? Outstanding job in any event.
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“Salute, rendered smartly.”

“Chili36, I dont know. I wont speak to him till January. I am gonna send him a care package next week,homemmade cookies courtesy of Sass,a few pics and a new issue of HOT VW magazine (he has a mid 70's Thing that he is restoring). Thanks for the salutes,I will pass them on also.”

“Way to go...congratulations on a job well done. Appreciated by all people of the free world.”

“I tip my hat to him!!!!

Way to go!

8)”

“Your friend has done you, and the country proud.

I am glad he has the star. Even though the recognition isn't what its about, it does count for something. It's also great that he has firm and loyal friend like you (I'm remembering your post about the trip for his sister's funeral).”

“Don't mess with airborne baby!

Glad he's OK.”

“tell him to push the button and nuke them ragheads!”

“Uh.....maybe they'll call him "BIG Johnson" now.”

“Tom , they call him "SGT J" or Obi Wan (if they feel lucky). He does an immatation of Obi to keep up morale. He will put on his poncho and walk quietly from bunker to bunker. At each he stops and reminds his men in his best Obi act that "you will stay awake or you will fill 1000 sandbags" they respond "we will stay awake or we will fill 1000 sandbags" the old Jedi Mindtrick.”

“That is so cool Birch.It looks like he has done some great things for the land that we love!

8)”

“Outstanding.”