Finally, some credit for a job well done.

**Guide Plt.2129** · February 26th, 2009, 10:30

Guess this says it.

http://www.wnct.com/nct/news/local/a...er_star/32361/

2nd Marine Division
Public Communication Meeting
Published: February 24, 2009
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The silver star, the military’s third highest award for valor, will be awarded here Feb. 26 to Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Simson, from 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, for actions taken July 27, 2007 with Embedded Training Team 6-2 in Afghanistan. Lieutenant Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force, will present the award.
While serving as an advisor to the 3rd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 201st Corps of the Afghan National Army in Nuristan Province, Simson’s patrol was ambushed with small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. Simson repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire in order to care for the U.S. and Afghan wounded, often in plain view of the enemy. Later, as the only uninjured medical personnel, he established the Casualty Collection Point at a landing zone while continually reassessing the wounded.

Semper Fi
Rusty

**KEEP US ALIVE** · February 26th, 2009 10:30

**DOCWILLEY** · February 26th, 2009, 11:11

its good to see a Doc get this award.also good to see one alive to accept it.
Semper Fi

**kmarier2001** · February 26th, 2009, 11:15

I agree!! Congratulation's to Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Simson on receiving this award! And thank you to the powers that be on finally stepping forward and recognizing him for a job well done!

**rkdian** · February 26th, 2009, 15:41

If it weren't too short of a post to fly, I would say only one word to follow everyone else's posts... AMEN!!

**gunga55** · February 27th, 2009, 14:21

good job devil doc (although he may not read this post its the thought that counts)

**BrotherMick** · February 27th, 2009, 21:04

I agree with all here about Doc Simson... Thanks for taking care of our brothers. This is the news that we should be reading about in the newspapers where everyone can see what our heroes do on a daily basis.
And although he may never read these words here at the Hangout, I truely believe that our brother and sister Marines, and all the other U S troops, know that we are out here supporting them while they are protecting us.

**DOCWILLEY** · March 2nd, 2009, 00:58

if you have a few minutes this story is worth reading.
http://aaonhc.org/

**rkdian** · March 2nd, 2009, 07:29

You're right, docwilley. That was definitely worth reading! I am so glad to see you Corpsmen receiving the recognition you so richly deserve. The Marines themselves have always been indebted to your presence, no the powers that be seem to be coming around a bit also. OOORAHHH!!

**DOCWILLEY** · March 2nd, 2009, 07:42

what impressed me the most was while the Doc was saving the Marine .the Marine grabbed up a live grenade tossing it,losing his hand .thats what i call Brothers.
both deserve the recognition and im glad their getting it.thats 2 modern day heroes.im glad to see that bond hasnt been broken .

**BrotherMick** · March 2nd, 2009, 18:49

Very impressed with the work of our Devil Docs ( as usual ). It's great to see the recognition that they are finally getting. It's just too bad that the general public doesn't see these articles. Thanks, Doc, for the post.

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