The only thing that is not in his records is documentation showing any type of downgrade if he was originally awarded a SSM and then was downgraded to an BSM. Having only recently obtained my father's posthumously, while the process can take time through NARA and TACOM, it suggests many WWII combat soldiers were entitled to the award, expanding a possible listing, and perhaps many had not yet received it. A Bronze Star is basically a Meritorious Service Medal awarded in a combat theater. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS THYOT'S PERSONAL BRAVERY AND DEVOTION TO DUTY WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, HIS UNIT, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY. |website = House website 96. r/florida. Company D successfully attacked the rebel town of Yoquque and was successful in driving the main enemy force out. Examples can be posted by using the form below. The news outlet reported that DeSantis served in Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula on or around 2007 and 2008.. A photo of the Florida native standing in front of a bone frog mural has been circulating the internet for years. US Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Eli Medellin. [76][77] They continue to live in their Ponte Vedra Beach residence primarily. US Army Special Forces assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West Hadithah stop and search a suspicious vehicle in their area of operations in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom on Aug. 31, 2007. During his military career, DeSantis was awarded a bronze star medal for meritorious service, October 2007 to April 2008. . CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR WITH V DEVICE |birth_name = Ronald Dion DeSantis Tehran remains unusually mum while Neon Defender warships ply Persian Gulf. When pinned down by a barrage of probing automatic weapons fire, Cpl. Best of luck with your research! [9] He has taught U.S. Military Law at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville. Which war? |battles = Iraq War Opinions expressed by writers are solely their own. HIS LEADERSHIP AND BRAVERY UNDER FIRE REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE JOINT TASK FORCE, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY. I appreciate the article in Thursdays paper by Jon Ward urging us to vote and attempting to compare candidates Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis for Florida governor. SSG SMITH'S PERSONAL COURAGE, TACTICAL EXPERTISE, AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE WAS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS PLATOON'S OVERALL SUCCESS AND SURVIVAL. [10], He authored a book entitled Dreams From Our Founding Fathers: First Principles in the Age of Obama, which was published in 2011. Ron DeSantis's military records substantiate his service as a Naval officer in many roles. Contact editor@armywriter.com Disclaimer. Authorized on February 4, 1944, the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to members of all branches of military service. Despite many adversities and under the harshest conditions, he consistently performed his duties in a resolute and efficient manner. Several non-official websites list Bronze Star recipients such as Wall of Valor, American War Library, Ranker.com, and Wikipedia Commons but they are incomplete. Opened in January 2002, the detention center at Guantanamo housed hundreds of detainees. For heroic achievement on 11 Aug 06 in the vicinity of Tariz, Iraq. I have indexed by name and posted 35th Infantry Division General Orders for 1944 and 1945, plus some General Orders for the 134th, 137, and 320 Infantry Regiments; the 9th, 12th, 41st, 91st, and 106th Evac Hospitals; and the III, XII, and XVI Corps. The 2016 election could well rest on the shoulders of Florida-againand on the caliber of the Republican senate nominee. He scanned the surrounding area and located the enemy mortar tube that was viciously pounding the platoon positions of Company C. With total disregard for his own safety and braving intense enemy gunfire maneuvered into a position to use his weapon to fire down upon the enemy mortar site. Re: How to look up Bronze Star awards. Required fields are marked *, https://drrichswier.com/wp-content/uploads/Congressman-Ron-DeSantis-2-e1436090912152.jpg, http://drrich.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_264x69.png, Combat Veterans For Congress Endorses Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL 6) for U.S. Senate. Citation to accompany the award of the Bronze Star Medal But, due to extremely rugged terrain and the failure of radio communications, SGT York, radio operator, was unable to contact the flank platoon. 3 days ago. Citation to accompany the award of the Bronze Star Medal We look forward to working with Congressman DeSantis, and are pleased that a Combat Veteran of his caliber is running for the U.S. Senate. Leading the patrol away from the path of intense fire, he left his position of cover, wrestled the man to the ground and, although wounded himself, managed to assist in ultimately removing the Marines to the safety of the patrol base. Keep that in mind as well. His assistance and experience of Army Reserve challenges led to successful communication of theater specific Army Reserve issues to the senior leaders in the Army Reserve and has positively impacted operations here in theater. 3973; 113th Congress), United States Senate election in Florida, 2016, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014. But the criteria of the BSM that my Grandfather received from what I read would suggest one should have received the SSM. |allegiance = United States DeSantis on the campaign trail for Floridas November 2022 gubernatorial election. His policies mirror those of President Reagans, Peace Through Strength on national defense, supports a Dont Tread On Me foreign policy, and as his fiscal conservative voting record has supported the reining in of out-of-control and unnecessary federal spending. With a jump in Australia on Monday, Jan. 16, local time, a team of vets set skydiving records to raise money for Folds of Honor. Major Xxx worked tirelessly with the finance office at Victory Base, Iraq to ensure that xxx Soldiers extending in theater for another mission, after their commands redeploy received the Assignment Incentive Pay for their extension beyond 365 days boots on the ground. [44], DeSantis was a critic of President Obama's immigration policies; he opposed Obama's deferred action programs (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA)) and accused him of failing to enforce immigration laws. Ron DeSantis and wants to see less government and more free market principles put in. FOR EXCEPTIONALLY VALOROUS ACTION IN THE FACE OF OVERWHELMING ODDS AND DIRECT HOSTILE AGGRESSIONS AS THE COMMUNICATIONS SERGEANT FOR AN ADVANCED TEAM CONDUCTING COMBINED COMBAT OPERATIONS IN AFGHANISTAN. 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For more information contact: drswier@gmail.com. "[38], DeSantis has sharply criticized the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the Veterans Health Administration scandal of 2014, in which veteran deaths were linked to fatal wait times. Serving ones country does not need clarification. ARMED ONLY WITH A PISTOL, MAJOR SMITH IMMEDIATELY TOOK CHARGE, GOING THROUGH EVERY DOOR FIRST AND LEADING THREE UNARMED CIVILIANS AND THREE SERVICE SUPPORT SOLDIERS DOWN THREE FLOORS TO THE EXIT. Since taking office in January 2019, he has worked hard to expand education opportunities, improve Florida's water resources and Everglades, champion vocational training, bolster public safety, foster innovation in health care, assist with hurricane recovery, promote infrastructure development and support veterans - all while . Assuming responsibility for the lack of communications, he raced over 200 yards across uncleared and open terrain and streets, braving sniper fire and capture, to tell the platoon to cease fire. He believes ISIL should be stopped by finally providing self-defense arms to the Kurds & Christians in the Plains of Ninveh, and providing them with effective close air support. |death_date = Now, everyone who is in the unit during that particular day is going to be entitled to that campaign star, but the Service Medals are individual awards. Ron was awarded the Bronze Star and Iraq Campaign Medal while in the Navy; was discharged from active duty in 2010 and remains a Reserve officer; and returned to Florida and ran for Congress in 2012. Your email address will not be published. Assigned to manage the day to day operations of the Xxx office at Victory Base, Iraq MAJ Xxx s dedication to the mission and his impressive resourcefulness ensured the success of the xxx office in Baghdad. In the lead-up to the 2018 election, the Florida Phoenix obtained public records related to DeSantis military service. The question is simply whether the government can force the owners of Hobby Lobby to pay for abortifacients in violation of their faith. [9] He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal. Gov. |alma_mater = Yale University (B.A. That day Company C had maneuvered across a hill in northern Thau Thien province and had established a defensive position on the hillside when Company C began to receive heavy mortar fire. Brown. 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DeSantis seems to have first posted the photo of himself with the bone frog backdrop to Facebook in 2012 during his successful run for Floridas 6th District in the US House of Representatives. "[54][55], DeSantis has said that the debate in Washington, D.C. over how to reduce the deficit should shift emphasis from tax increases to curtailing spending and triggering economic growth. Some websites, particularly Wall of Valor, only focus on the awards for valor, and won't list those awarded for achievement or service. I suggest the voters of Florida do as I did; go to the internet, do a little research and vote in the primary on/or before Aug. 28. Gancarski, July 31, 2015 (July 31, 2015). Senators that was meant to limit the president's power to fire the special counsel. 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