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18DWife 08-17-2010 12:20
I wish I could have taken better Pics ...My settings are always messed up .:rolleyes:

orion5 08-17-2010 15:24
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Sgt. 1st Class David Nunez was in a convoy of U.S. Special Forces and Afghan national army soldiers traveling through the village of Shewan in Ferah province on May 29, 2008.

As many as 60 insurgents attacked the convoy, disabling Nunez's vehicle with a rocket-propelled grenade. The vehicle started burning, and Nunez was worried that other soldiers were still in the vehicle, according to the Army.

"Without regard for his own life, [Nunez] began to discard ammunition and explosives from the rear of the vehicle in order to ensure others were not injured. During this entire period of time, SFC Nunez was engulfed in flames. Ignoring his wounds and the intense concentration of enemy fire, he continued to assist the convoy pinned in the kill zone until he eventually succumbed to his injuries," the battle account reads.

RIP, SFC Nunez... You gave all for your brothers, and for Americans like me. Amazing and inspiring.

Green Light 08-17-2010 15:53
SFC Nunez showed incredible devotion to his unit and the nation. An incredible personal sacrifice. He will not be forgotten. He will inspire generations to come.

The other six acted in the greatest traditions of 7th Group and the Regiment! Incredible men all.

greenberetTFS 08-17-2010 17:16
God these guys make me proud to be a Green Beret..........:D Well done Warriors,well done............:lifter

Big Teddy

TrapLine 08-17-2010 19:49
I am both amazed and humbled by the stories of these fine men. Thank you all for your service. SFC Nunez, rest in peace.

The Reaper 08-17-2010 20:20
I believe that the DFAC at Camp Vance is named for SFC Nunez.

Well done, hermanos.

TR

ZonieDiver 08-17-2010 20:54
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Originally Posted by ZonieDiver (Post 344044)
CNN had a good piece on this story this morning. It was mostly the recipients talking about the awards.
Here's the link to the video I saw this a.m. -
http://afghanistan.blogs.cnn.com/201...-afghan-valor/

jbour13 08-18-2010 03:41
Well deserved men. Reading through the citations and storylines just goes to show that there are great men that go into known bad spots to do right by the Afghan people. Same villages, same circumstances it seems, same professional excellence and sense of devotion for the fellow man. Truly a cut above, no matter how humble they may be.


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