The Fight that Earned a Platoon Leader the Silver Star

January 02, 2019 00:48:05
The Fight that Earned a Platoon Leader the Silver Star
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The Fight that Earned a Platoon Leader the Silver Star

Jan 02 2019 | 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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