Operation Soothing Marsh

Treated casualties in the midst of combat preventing several fatalities and allowing EGR to maintain momentum in assaulting key target areas.

Courage under fire to provide suppression on enemy positions allowing for successful assaults around several villages NW of the crossing point. Hailmary acted quickly and with courage to bring fire down often at great personal risk to themselves.

Leadership of fire team and heroism under fire that resulted in the destruction of enemy armour. Bagpipe led her team with skill and aggression moving to support the other fire team and allowed for several firefights to be won with limited casualties.

Clear direction of fireteams, with exactly the right amount of tactical information conveyed to get everyone on target, on mission, on time. 1stSgt Rock continually provides the aggression and operational thinking to keep Endgame Red moving forward while the officers are given time to think about the larger strategic picture, and is an example of the finest traditions of USMC NCO leadership.