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DEL.ICIO.USA patch of honor for combat
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Curtis Compton/AJC
Second Lt. Mark Pitts, 21, of St. Marys (right) presents Sgt. 1st Class Marion McGriff, 40, of Jesup with his combat patch. Cpl. Ronald Lewis, 33, of Guyton (lower left) proudly re-enlists for six years. Pfc. Brian Flowers, 20, of Savannah displays his combat patch during the Nov. 21 ceremony.
It is nothing more than a small piece of cloth with an Army unit’s insignia affixed to the right sleeve of a soldier’s uniform.
But for soldiers everywhere it signifies that those who wear it have spent at least 30 days in a combat zone.
In a recent ceremony at Al Asad Air Base in western Iraq, members of the Savannah-based 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery Regiment, received their combat patches.
The patches are from the 3rd Infantry Division, based at Fort Stewart, the unit under which the 48th Brigade Combat Team served during its first six months in Iraq.
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By randy stinson
November 30, 2005 08:44 AM | Link to this
Hooahh! Wear it proudly.
By Robert
November 30, 2005 08:45 AM | Link to this
Congratulations to the soldiers of the 48th Brigade on getting their well earned combat patches.
The next question is what is going on with their Combat Infantry Badges? I’ve noticed some of the troops in the photos wearing it but no story on that.
Robert
By Sonya
November 30, 2005 10:37 AM | Link to this
My husband is a part of the 48th. He was told there were not enough bagdes for everyone. So, we have ordered enough for his platoon. You may want to do the same if your soldier does not have one.
By Glenda Cowan
November 30, 2005 11:13 AM | Link to this
We are proud of all the men and women in the military especially those that have been serving in Iraq. They all need to be awarded a special insignia. They shouldn’t have to be ordered by their families. They should be awarded by their leaders and should be provided to the leaders for awarding the military men and women. We continue to pray for all our military. Glenda Cowan
By Menthy
November 30, 2005 06:27 PM | Link to this
Irregardless of who paid for the patches they were well deserved and very proudly presented to the men and women who have been risking everything for us. Congratulations soldiers on a job well done. Continue to be thankful, serving your country with honor. Hoohay!
By Debby
November 30, 2005 08:22 PM | Link to this
Congratulation to the 48th Brigade,we are very proud of all of u.Stay Safe and hope to see u home soon and save.
By Debby
November 30, 2005 08:33 PM | Link to this
congratulation to all the the soldiers of the 48th Brigade wear it proudly.
By Ana
December 1, 2005 10:08 PM | Link to this
For the Caribbean Pirates thank you for all your hard work and dedication, may God speed your return home. To Spc. Arias:Te amo chichi!!!