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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III, commander of U.S. Army Africa, speaks with Spc. Jeffrey Scantlin after presenting him with the Silver Star during a March 20, 2009, ceremony in Vicenza, Italy. Also pictured from left: Sgt. 1st Class Erich Phillips and Sgt. John Hayes, who also earned their Silver Stars. First Lt. Aaron Thurman, right, recieved the Bronze Star Medal for valor.

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III, commander of U.S. Army Africa, speaks with Spc. Jeffrey Scantlin after presenting him with the Silver Star during a March 20, 2009, ceremony in Vicenza, Italy. Also pictured from left: Sgt. 1st Class Erich Phillips and Sgt. John Hayes, who also earned their Silver Stars. First Lt. Aaron Thurman, right, recieved the Bronze Star Medal for valor.

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