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    First Sgt. James Meltz of Cropseyville Receives George Van Cleave Military Leadership Award [Image 3 of 3]

    First Sgt. James Meltz of Cropseyville Receives George Van Cleave Military Leadership Award

    NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES

    12.09.2009

    Photo by Lt. Col. Paul Fanning 

    New York National Guard

    Gen. Raymond Odierno, the commander of Multi-National Forces - Iraq, and USO leaders applaud New York Army National Guard 1st Sgt. James Meltz as he receives the USO of Metropolitan New York?s George Van Cleave Military Leadership Award at the organization?s annual dinner in Manhattan on Dec. 9. Meltz, a resident of Cropseyville, N.Y., and a New York State trooper in civilian life, was serving as 1st Sgt. of D Company 108th Infantry in Afghanistan in 2008 when he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor after rescuing Soldiers from a damaged Humvee and then joining the company commander in leading the company in repelling a Taliban ambush. This is the second year in a row in which the New York Army National Guard has represented the Army in receiving the prestigious award, which is presented to one member of each armed service annually. In 2008 the award went to 1st Sgt. Troy Steward of Buffalo, a member of 2nd Battalion 101st Cavalry, who also served in Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 12.09.2009
    Date Posted: 12.10.2009 18:56
    Photo ID: 230676
    VIRIN: 091210-A-4754F-003
    Resolution: 3872x2592
    Size: 1.43 MB
    Location: NEW YORK, NY, US

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