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Real Hero: John Adams


Staff Sergeant Adams interdicted three Anti-Iraqi Forces, and his efforts resulted in the confiscation of numerous small arms and explosive ordinance...


"THE YOUNG OUTDOORSMAN"

It was fortunate for John Adams that Hillsboro, Illinois, had a lot of wide-open spaces. The woods and fields outside of town became his boyhood playground. Fishing, hunting, camping and playing with his friends kept him busy throughout the year, and the many nearby lakes provided cool fun in the summer.

So it was ...

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SFC John Adams tells the details of the extraordinary event where placing the mission first and taking decisive action under fire prevented Anti-Iraq forces from burying Improvised Explosive Devices.

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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 DRIVER BADGE WITH W BAR
The Motor Vehicle Driver and Mechanic Badge is awarded to drivers, mechanics, and special equipment operators who attain a high degree of skill in the operation and maintenance of ... read more >>

View Award Details ARMY RECRUITING BADGE
The Recruiter Badge is awarded to military personnel assigned or attached to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). The silver or gold badge is inscribed with the words &quo ... read more >>