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Real Hero: Timothy Nein


For extraordinary heroism during Operation Iraqi Freedom. SSG Timothy Nein's heroic actions during combat operation in Iraq contributed to the overwhelming success of the Multinational Corps-Iraq Mission.


"A SMALL TOWN BOY"

Just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky, the rolling wooded hills of southern Indiana are dotted with small towns that make up the heart of rural America. Its a place that hasn't changed much over time--a place where a small-town boy can still be free to f...

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Staff Sergeant Timothy Nein shares his experience that earned him the Distinguished Service Cross as he and his team were attacked by an overwhelming enemy force south of Baghdad in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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View Ribbon Details DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying th ... read more >>

View Ribbon Details BRONZE STAR
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the military of the United States after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herse ... read more >>

View Ribbon Details ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH 2 OAKS LEAF CLUSTERS
This award may be presented to any member of the US Army, with the exception of general officers, or to any member of a friendly nation's Armed Forces, for an act of heroism, extra ... read more >>

View Ribbon Details ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER
This award may be presented to any member of the US Army, with the exception of general officers, or to any member of a friendly nation's Armed Forces, for meritorious service or a ... read more >>

View Ribbon Details ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
Awarded to any soldier who sets himself apart from his fellow soldiers by exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity while in Military Service. The medal features an eagle stan ... read more >>

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View Award Details COMBAT ACTION BADGE
In keeping with the spirit of the Warrior Ethos, the Combat Action Badge provides special recognition to Soldiers who personally engage the enemy, or are engaged by the enemy durin ... read more >>

View Award Details EXPERT MARKSMANSHIP BADGE: RIFLE, PISTOL
Gunnery and Marksmanship Qualification Badges: Indicate degree of qualification with a weapon. More than one qualification badge can be worn if recipient has different qualificatio ... read more >>

View Award Details PARACHUTIST BADGE
Awarded to a member of the US Army after satisfactorily completing a prescribed proficiency test while attached or assigned to and airborne unit, or having completed one combat par ... read more >>

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Nein with his squad in Iraq


With Iraqi policeman in training


Vehicle after the ambush


In formation in Iraq