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Operation Just Cause Soldiers’ valorous actions recognized after 34 years
231208-A-JF826-1074.JPG Photo By: Spc. Joshua Taeckens

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Maj. Gen. William Thigpen, commander of U.S. Army South (left) presents Kimberly Brodbeck (right) the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device at the Army South holiday ball in San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 8, 2023. Brodbeck, then 1st. Lt. Kimberly Thompson assigned to the 988th Military Police Company, received the upgraded award for her heroic actions during Operation Just Cause in 1989. She led her platoon to repulse coordinated enemy attacks over four days leading to numerous personnel, vehicles and equipment being neutralized and preventing the retreat and escape of several senior members of the enemy government. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua Taeckens)


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