American Heroism Under Fire: SFC Chad M. Stephens

Here is another example of what SHOULD have been the “human interest” story on the MSM media national broadcast back in June of 2004. Every time I read these, I realize just how brave and honorable our soldiers really are. I have said many times that we here at home should trust in the honor, bravery, and integrity of our fighting men and women. Here is just what that belief is based on:

"Urban combat often devolves into a series of actions that traverse winding streets and narrow alleys--sometimes for hours. That was certainly the case for Sgt. 1st Class Stephens on June 24, 2004, in Baqubah. That morning, Stephens and his platoon were called in to assist another platoon taking heavy fire from insurgents. Stephens’s platoon helped the others fight through the engagement and then proceeded further into Baqubah. And then they ran into the first ambush of the day. His company commander was severely wounded, and elements of the company disengaged to evacuate him--leaving an even slimmer force. Undaunted, Stephens’s platoon fought through the ambush and continued the offensive as it wound through the city…."

Read the rest to find out just how brave and TOUGH, SFC Chad Stephens really is.
This is America it it’s best.