Navy and Marine Corps Commendation: AWARDED Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V (NMCCM-V) for actions during riverbank clearances as part of Operation Pure Pie. CA JCB used improvised explosives at close range to blast an entry point through an enemy defensive line, exposing himself to enemy fire to do so.
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation: AWARDED Star to their Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V (NMCCM-V) for valor in casualty recovery operations during assignment to the Bo Lieu medical station as part of Operation Pink Bush. SA JCB demonstrated exceptional initiative and a high degree of skill in creative solutions under fire while surrounded by Kok. He displayed both boldness and stamina, repeatedly inserting himself deep into Kok under heavy pressure. With tight access points and intense resistance from all sides, they nevertheless maintained control, performed multiple extractions with steady hands, and ensured every last individual pulled out. Their tireless ability to keep it together while knee-deep in Kok, navigating muddy terrain and explosive situations, reflects great credit upon themselves and the United States Armed Forces.