In the Military
By Gregg K. Kakesako
Honolulu Star Bulletin (USA)
Master Sgt. Sarun Sar, an Army Special Forces noncommissioed officer who was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with "Valor" device for his actions in combat in Afghanistan, and his wife were guests of CNN Wednesday at the 62nd annual Radio and Television Correspondents dinner in Washington, D.C. .
Sar led his men in multiple firefights, denying insurgents a sanctuary and saved the lives of his men during the battles. Sar received the Silver Star for his actions during a firefight during which he was shot in the head. Sar's helmet saved his life. He was credited with saving the lives of his men.
Sar, a 20-year Army veteran who immigrated to the United States from Cambodia as a teenager, credited his team for the combat awards he received. "The other guys on my team are more deserving of these awards than I am," said Sar. Sar's team is one of the most decorated Special Forces teams since the Vietnam War. His team has earned the following combat awards: two Silver Stars, three Purple Hearts, eight Bronze Stars with "Valor" devices, four Army Commendation Medals with "Valor" devices and 13 Bronze Star Medals.
"My entire team deserves the recognition I am receiving from the CNN recognition dinner," said Sar. "I didn't do any of this alone. We achieved so much because we were dedicated as a team, and always stride to do more than was ever expected from us."
WOW!!! I'm very proud to see that Khmer brothers out there are doing honor for America!!! The commander who led the capture of Saddam Hussein is also Cambodian!!! Our people excel in the Military for some reason and in many fields too. Thanks for the news!
