Multi-National Corps-Iraq three star honors Cavalry Paratroopers [Image 2 of 5]

COMBAT OUTPOST CASHE SOUTH, IRAQ

09.01.2009

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alejandro Licea 

3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division

Lt. Gen. Charles Jacoby (left), the commanding general of Multi-National Corps-Iraq, thanks Spc. David De La Rosa, of El Paso, Texas, for his sacrifice and service after awarding him the Purple Heart medal for injuries he sustained when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device during a combat operation, May 17, in eastern Baghdad. He was one of four troopers awarded the medal, Sept. 1, at Combat Outpost Cashe South, Iraq, located in the Ma'dain region in the outskirts of east Baghdad. De La Rosa is assigned to Troop B, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad.

• Date Taken: 09.01.2009
• Date Posted: 09.02.2009 06:34
• Photo ID: 200668
• VIRIN: 090902-A-5414L-002
• Resolution: 2250x1658
• Size: 552.25 KB
• Location: COMBAT OUTPOST CASHE SOUTH, IQ