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Operation Just Cause Soldiers’ valorous actions recognized after 34 years
231208-A-JF826-1081.JPG Photo By: Spc. Joshua Taeckens

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Four former U.S. Army Soldiers receive the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device at the U.S. Army South holiday ball, Dec. 8, 2023. The valorous awards were upgraded from Army Commendation Medals and presented for their heroic actions during Operation Just Cause in 1989. Pictured from left to right: Maj. Gen. William Thigpen, commander of U.S. Army South; former Army Capt. Linda Bray, 988th Military Police Company; retired Army Lt. Col. Mikel Russel, former commander of the 108th MP Company; former Army Capt. Kimberly Brodbeck, former platoon leader with 988th MP Company; retired Army Lt. Col. Robert Mackey, former platoon leader with 108th MP Company; and Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Graves, Army South senior enlisted advisor. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua Taeckens)


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