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Task & Purpose | Under heavy fire during a massive Taliban ambush, this airman broke cover to save his teammates
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith was hit by enemy fire in October 2018 during an ambush by a 600-member Taliban force in Afghanistan.
But his wounds didn't stop him from leaving cover to save the lives of his fellow soldiers, or from assisting with civilians who were wounded or killed in the firefight.
The airman from Iowa, who is stationed at Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis, has been awarded the Silver Star for his actions on Oct. 14, 2018. He received the medal Friday during a ceremony at Cannon. |
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