Fighting Inside Grenade Range

October 05, 2017 00:48:05
Fighting Inside Grenade Range
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Fighting Inside Grenade Range

Oct 05 2017 | 00:48:05

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Show Notes

In 2012, Capt. Nick Dockery was a platoon leader in Afghanistan. When his platoon was attacked during a mission, an intense fight ensued. Capt. Dockery was recently recognized as the 2017 recipient of the Alexander Nininger Award for Valor at Arms by the West Point Association of Graduates for his actions during the engagement.

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