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Soldiers Receive Recognition for Sacrifice, Long Version

  • AFN Afghanistan
  • June 14, 2011 | 1:57

The 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, known as Combined Task Force Lightning, is currently drawing close to the end of a deployment to Khandahar Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Recently, they held a special ceremony to recognize the hard work and sacrifices made in the last year. Marine Cpl. Nate Carberry has the story. Sound bites from Spc. Derek Matthews, Purple Heart/Combat Infantryman Badge Recipient, Cpl. Edward Caldwell, Purple Heart Recipient, and Spc. Matthew Giardina, Combat Medical Badge Recipient. Available in high definition

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