HERO'S AWARD U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erich R. Phillips, right, holds the framed documents awarding him the Distinguished Service Cross. U.S. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander of U. S. Army Europe, presented the award Sept. 15, 2008, in Vicenza, Italy. Phillips received the award for his actions at Ranch House in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2007, when he coordinated the last line of defense after Taliban extremists over ran half of their remote base. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.08 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 054656-L-HOU73-789.jpg Photo Gallery