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Lt. Gen. Robert Brown, First Corps Commander, presents Sgt. Peter Cimpoes with the
Silver Star Medal at 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment's award ceremony March 20,
2013 at St. Martin University's Marcus Pavilion in Lacey, Wash.
(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David T. Chapman)
Sgt. Cimpoes received the award for his actions during a night combat operation in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2012. During a heavy firefight with enemy insurgents in a targeted compound, Sgt. Cimpoes climbed to the roof of a one story building in order to reach two wounded Rangers. Once Sgt. Cimpoes reached the roof, he selflessly exposed himself to enemy fire and engaged and killed three enemy insurgents, who were as close as five meters away, with direct fire and grenades. Sgt. Cimpoes then maintained his suppressive fire against two additional barricaded shooters allowing other Rangers to evacuate the wounded from the roof to a casualty collection point. His actions ultimately saved the lives of two of his fellow Rangers.
Rangers Lead The Way!
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