Army Staff Sergeant Justin Peck, a Special Forces soldier who has served in the Army for eight years, was recognized by the President for receiving the Bronze Star, with a V for Valor for saving the life of Chief Petty Officer Kenton Stacy.
Peck was part of a team of U.S. special operators conducting a mission in Raqqa, Syria - where the Department of Defense has been tight-lipped about operations- last November when Stacy severely injured. Peck is credited with saving the life of the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician - who would have undoubtedly perished in Syria if it were not for his actions.
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