I received a box of bumpers from Dogs Afield today for SSG Schneider when he returns from Afghanistan. I cut the price off the invoice, but left the return address of sender bc I know he and his wife will want to write a thank you note. (UPS delivered, USPS has not delivered yet: will update if more arrives) His wife and kids are heading back to Fort Campbell this week to prepare for his arrival to the states in about 2 weeks. I want to thank the RTF community for their outpour of support, their prayers, and their willingness to step forward and honor a family who have given so much of themselves for this country that we love.
If you didn't read in a previous thread: I have been collecting training equipment for SSG Schneider to get his new pup (which was donated by an RTF member) started on the right foot.
SSG Schneider is finishing up his 2nd tour of duty in Afghanistan and has also served a tour of duty in Iraq. SSG Schneider was awarded the Bronze Star for assisting a company pinned down by enemy machine gun and small arms fire with no regard to his personal safety. Schneider also rendered aid to a Soldier who was wounded in action during the ordeal. He was also awarded a Silver Star, the 3rd highest military honor, on this deployment during Operation Strong Eagle. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 2d Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Schneider distinguished himself by valorous actions against armed and heavily fortified enemy during Operation Strong Eagle in June and July 2010.
If you didn't read in a previous thread: I have been collecting training equipment for SSG Schneider to get his new pup (which was donated by an RTF member) started on the right foot.
SSG Schneider is finishing up his 2nd tour of duty in Afghanistan and has also served a tour of duty in Iraq. SSG Schneider was awarded the Bronze Star for assisting a company pinned down by enemy machine gun and small arms fire with no regard to his personal safety. Schneider also rendered aid to a Soldier who was wounded in action during the ordeal. He was also awarded a Silver Star, the 3rd highest military honor, on this deployment during Operation Strong Eagle. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 2d Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Schneider distinguished himself by valorous actions against armed and heavily fortified enemy during Operation Strong Eagle in June and July 2010.
