SOLDIER AWARDED SILVER STAR
A Soldier from Fort Polk was awarded the Silver Star.
http://www.sofmag.com/fort-polk-soldier-receives-silver-star [2]
PURPLE HEART FOR CONCUSSIONS?
Marines with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or concussion caused by enemy action may be eligible for the Purple Heart.
http://www.sofmag.com/marines-concussion-mild-brain-injury-may-qualify-p... [3]
OSPREY CREW AWARDED
The crew of a MV-22 Osprey received Air Medals for a mission in Afghanistan.
http://www.sofmag.com/uncommon-valor-uncommon-award [4]
17 AL-SHABAB WHACKED
17 militants tied to al-Shabab died after a Kenyan air strike.
http://www.sofmag.com/kenyan-air-strike-kills-17-al-shabab-militants [5]
ITALIAN SHIP RELEASED
An Italian ship help for 11 months by Somali pirates was released.
http://www.sofmag.com/somali-pirates-release-italian-ship-after-11-months [6]
RECON MARINES JUMP TRAINING
The 2nd Recon Battalion carried out jump training.
http://www.sofmag.com/swift-silent-and-deadly-2nd-recon-bn-takes-skies-d... [7]