Pentagon Upgrades Valor Awards for 3 Marines Who Withstood Attack During Afghanistan Withdrawal
The Marines endured shrapnel wounds, tear gas, and pandemonium following a bomb blast at a crowded security checkpoint on Aug. 26, 2021.
TL;DR
- Three U.S. Marines had their valor awards upgraded on August 26.
- The awards recognized their actions after a bomb blast at Hamid Karzai International Airport five years prior.
- Staff Sgt. Jonathan Eby and Lance Cpl. Jordan Houston received Bronze Stars with "V" devices.
- Cpl. Michael Gretzon received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with a "V" device.
- The Marines were part of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines during the Afghanistan withdrawal.