U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno presents the Distinguished Service Cross to Sgt. Craig Warfle, from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, during an award ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 26, 2012. Warfle received the award for his actions during combat operations in Afghanistan.
What This Soldier Did Was So Impressive His Silver Star Was Upgraded To A Service Cross
Specialist Craig Warfle was in a sticky situation.
A CH-46 helicopter had flown through a hail of bullets and dropped off Ranger Element 1, Warfle's team, in the heat of a highly kinetic gunfight with the Taliban. Warfle's team was supposed to suppress the enemy, allowing for Element 2 to assault their position. He hadn't even stepped off the ramp of the helicopter though when plans started falling apart.
Warfle exited the bird and into a wall of heavy, effective, accurate fire. He fell to the ground immediately, alternating fire and low crawling toward the enemy position. Meanwhile both Elements 1 and 2 found themselves pinned down and out of position.
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My Comment: It should have been upgraded to the Medal Of Honor.
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