OT - Profiles of Valor (02/22/2008)

[Ysabel Kid]

Did you wear red today?

Not sure I'd call this one "valor", other than the sheer bravery of being in the sandbox and wearing our flag. Still, it just goes to show that once again, the American servicemen (and women) "get the job done"!

PROFILES OF VALOR: USAF TECH. SGT. SUDLOW

United States Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Sudlow of Pandora, Ohio, toured in Iraq leading the 424th Medium Truck Detachment on supply convoys that logged more than 434,000 miles on some of the world's most dangerous roads. The cargo in Sudlow's convoys allowed Coalition forces to maintain their operational tempo and complete their respective missions. Despite the constant threat of IEDs and car bombs, Sudlow and Detachment 424 escorted 4,680 tractor-trailers and protected 2,300 foreign-national drivers. By taking the initiative to upgrade the convoy vehicles under his command with "Go-Lights" and sirens, Sudlow substantially increased the safety of his men and their chances
of success. Sudlow also helped capture a group of thieves who had stolen
military and civilian equipment from his convoy. For his service, he was
awarded the Bronze Star, the military's fourth-highest combat award.