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Combat Awards Ceremony for 2nd Ranger Battalion 2013

Published: March 20, 2013 at 11:28 p.m. PDT — Updated: March 21, 2013 at 12:10 a.m. PDT
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  • Lt. General Robert Brown (left) pins a Silver Star on Sgt. Peter Cimpoes during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Lt. General Robert Brown (left) pins a Silver Star on Sgt. Peter Cimpoes during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Twenty-five combat awards were presented to soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion during ceremonies at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Twenty-five combat awards were presented to soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion during ceremonies at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Lt. General Robert Brown consoles Marguerite Quiroz after presenting her with the posthumous Silver Start for her son, Spc. Ricardo Cerros, Jr., during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. At right is Spc. Cerros' father, Ricardo Cerros, Sr. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Lt. General Robert Brown consoles Marguerite Quiroz after presenting her with the posthumous Silver Start for her son, Spc. Ricardo Cerros, Jr., during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. At right is Spc. Cerros' father, Ricardo Cerros, Sr. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Pfc. Sean Pesce is congratulated by Lt. Gen. Robert Brown after receiving his Purple Heart during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Pfc. Sean Pesce is congratulated by Lt. Gen. Robert Brown after receiving his Purple Heart during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Silver Star honoree Sgt. Peter Cimpoes (right) stands with fellow award recipients during ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Silver Star honoree Sgt. Peter Cimpoes (right) stands with fellow award recipients during ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Lt. General Robert Brown consoles Ricardo Cerros, Sr. after presenting him with the posthumous Silver Start for his son, Spc. Ricardo Cerros, Jr., during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Lt. General Robert Brown consoles Ricardo Cerros, Sr. after presenting him with the posthumous Silver Start for his son, Spc. Ricardo Cerros, Jr., during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Twenty-five combat awards were presented to soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion during ceremonies at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Twenty-five combat awards were presented to soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion during ceremonies at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Lt. Gen. Robert Brown congratulates Staff Sgt. Timothy Torres after presenting him with an Army Commendation Medal with Valor during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Lt. Gen. Robert Brown congratulates Staff Sgt. Timothy Torres after presenting him with an Army Commendation Medal with Valor during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Silver Star recipient Sgt. Peter Cimpoes smiles as he talks with friends before the award ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Silver Star recipient Sgt. Peter Cimpoes smiles as he talks with friends before the award ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Sgt. 1st Class Steven Galvez smiles after being awarded a Bronze Star with Valor from Lt. Gen. Robert Brown during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Sgt. 1st Class Steven Galvez smiles after being awarded a Bronze Star with Valor from Lt. Gen. Robert Brown during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Lt. General Robert Brown consoles Marguerite Quiroz after presenting her with the posthumous Silver Start for her son, Spc. Ricardo Cerros, Jr., during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. At right is Spc. Cerros' father, Ricardo Cerros, Sr. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Lt. General Robert Brown consoles Marguerite Quiroz after presenting her with the posthumous Silver Start for her son, Spc. Ricardo Cerros, Jr., during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. At right is Spc. Cerros' father, Ricardo Cerros, Sr. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Marguerite Quiroz and Ricardo Cerros, Sr, - the parents of Spc. Ricardo Cerros, Jr. - wait to receive the posthumous Silver Stars from Lt. Gen. Robert Brown during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Marguerite Quiroz and Ricardo Cerros, Sr, - the parents of Spc. Ricardo Cerros, Jr. - wait to receive the posthumous Silver Stars from Lt. Gen. Robert Brown during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Lt. Gen. Robert Brown salutes Staff Sgt. Jonah Herd after presenting him with two Bronze Stars with Valor during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Lt. Gen. Robert Brown salutes Staff Sgt. Jonah Herd after presenting him with two Bronze Stars with Valor during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Staff Sgt. Jonah Herd was awarded a pair of Bronze Stars with Valor during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Staff Sgt. Jonah Herd was awarded a pair of Bronze Stars with Valor during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Spc. Steven Galvez adjusts the tie of Sgt. Peter Cimpoes before the awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. Galvez was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor. Cimpoes was awared the Silver Star. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Spc. Steven Galvez adjusts the tie of Sgt. Peter Cimpoes before the awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. Galvez was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor. Cimpoes was awared the Silver Star. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Award recepients line up during ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Award recepients line up during ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • 2nd Battalion Rangers line up for awards ceremonies at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    2nd Battalion Rangers line up for awards ceremonies at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Lt. Gen. Robert Brown pins an Army Commendation Medal with Valor on Cpt. John Silvestri during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Lt. Gen. Robert Brown pins an Army Commendation Medal with Valor on Cpt. John Silvestri during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Silver Star recipient Sgt. Peter Cimpoes salutes during the national anthem to open the awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Silver Star recipient Sgt. Peter Cimpoes salutes during the national anthem to open the awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion were held at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion were held at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Rangers (from left) Sgt. Matthew Reyes, Sgt. 1st Class Steven Galvez, Staff Sgt. Timothy Sare, 1st Sgt. James Spencer and Staff Sgt. Jonah Herd wait to receive their Bronze Star medals from Lt. Gen. Robert Brown (far left) during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Rangers (from left) Sgt. Matthew Reyes, Sgt. 1st Class Steven Galvez, Staff Sgt. Timothy Sare, 1st Sgt. James Spencer and Staff Sgt. Jonah Herd wait to receive their Bronze Star medals from Lt. Gen. Robert Brown (far left) during awards ceremonies for soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Wednesday, March, 20, 2013. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image

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