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Operation Iraqi Freedom
Combat deployment, Iraq theater (March – December 2003)
Military Service
United States Army
1999 – 2004 · 4th Infantry Division · Fort Carson, Colorado · Honorably discharged
Operation Iraqi Freedom
75+ combat missions in the Iraqi theater, 2003.
Conducted combat and support operations in the Iraqi theater during the invasion phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom (March – December 2003). Served as battalion radio operator and VIP driver, and conducted sensitive site security for a 500+ soldier battalion. Maintained military equipment valued in excess of $500,000 and conducted 75+ combat missions in the Iraqi theater.
Operations
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Operation Enduring Freedom
Global War on Terrorism support operations
03
Operation Noble Eagle
Domestic security and force protection operations
Decorations & awards
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award)
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)
- Iraq Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars)
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Bar
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device
- Army Meritorious Unit Citation
- Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar
- Driver and Mechanic Badge
- Army Lapel Button
Engagements
Retain Craig Smith
Investigations are handled through BrightStar Investigations, which Craig founded in 2014 and leads as principal investigator.