Purple Heart recipients prove tenacity under fire
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“My patrol was hit with an Improvised Explosive Devise. My trail vehicle was directly struck and was destroyed,” said Sanchez.
The vehicle’s tactical commander, Staff Sgt. Richard C. Hoskins, an armor crewman, received the brunt of the injuries. He was evacuated first to Forward Operating Base Garryowen, and then subsequently to the U.S.
The vehicle’s tactical commander, Staff Sgt. Richard C. Hoskins, an armor crewman, received the brunt of the injuries. He was evacuated first to Forward Operating Base Garryowen, and then subsequently to the U.S.