Combat Cameraman Earns Bronze Star

Since our son is a Mass Communications specialist I thought this story was of interest
I know their are several here with sailors in the same field.
Those MC sailors are more than a carmera and microphone!

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark A. Rankin, Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific Public Affairs

NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (NNS) -- Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific (FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC) presented a combat cameraman with the Bronze Star Medal during a brief ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Aug. 6.

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John T. Parker received the award for meritorious service during a deployment to Baghdad, Iraq, working with the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula from Oct. 1, 2007 to March 15, 2008, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Kansas City, Mo., native was specifically cited for his actions while documenting operations with a U.S. Army Special Forces unit that was hit by an improvised explosive device. Following the initial explosion, Parker immediately played a crucial role in securing the immediate area and assisting with medical aid.

Parker credited his training and past-deployment experience for his quick response and alertness.

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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=38961