Mario receives the Bronze Star in Afghanistan
We're all very relieved that our cousin Mario has returned safely to the United States and (more importantly) Texas. He is now officially back to reserve status and no longer on active duty. I also just found out that he was awarded a Bronze Star for "... heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States...".
Of course he didn't mention any of this when he and Jill stopped by on their way home, he's too modest. I'm both impressed and humbled by Mario and just wanted to say congratulations, and thank you. It's awfully nice to have you back.
P.S. I misspoke earlier, Mario is in fact a Houston Rockets fan, not a Spurs fan. I like him anyway, but only barely :-)
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Jill, I've never met you, but please give Mario my thanks for what he did to protect us. That's quite impressive for a junior grade officer to receive this award. I've interviewed lots of vets, and I know what an impressive honor it is to receive the Bronze Star. Wow.
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