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Short Rounds
Cover: V is for Valor
Chief Warrant Officer Dario Marchena (front) is applauded by Maj. Gen.
Glenn K. Rieth, Capt. Michael LaPoint and Lt. Col. William A. Heineman
after receiving the Bronze Star with "V" device at the 1-
150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, in West Trenton on June 3. Marchena
received the award while serving in Afghanistan with the Afghan Embedded
Training Team. During this period, his convoy was ambushed by anti-coalition
militia. Marchena's execution of close air support, ommunication and
direction ended the enemy's resistance. His actions resulted in the
lifesaving of three wounded fellow Soldiers. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class
Robert Stephenson, JFHQ-NJ/PA.
Guardlife Staff Editors
Lt. Col. James Garcia
Capt. Jonathan Lapidow
Capt. Jon Powers
2nd Lt. April Kelly
Sgt. 1st Class Kryn Westhoven
Editor-Production
Tech. Sgt. Mark C. Olsen
Staff Writers/Photographers
Sgt. 1st Class Robert Stephenson
Staff Sgt. Barbara Harbison
444MPAD, NJARNG
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Inside Cover: Showing them the way
Sgt. Casby Sparks, G Battery, 3-112th Field Artillery, gives directions
to Bound Brook citizens trying to return to their flooded homes on April
18. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Mark Olsen, NJDMAVA/PA
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