In search of a meaningful career, Gary Villalobos was inspired to join the Army. He reached the rank of sergeant first class and in 2005 was deployed to Iraq. In the midst of the war, Gary led a group of soldiers on a dangerous raid and in the process learned the meaning of sacrifice and heroism. He was awarded the Silver Star for courage under fire and heroic actions while fighting to save his friend and lieutenant during the Battle of Tal Afar.
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*CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction
00:22 MSG. Gary Villalobos family life before serving
01:04 The Gulf War leads to MSG. Gary Villalobos to enlist
01:48 Operation Iraqi Freedom begins
02:45 Battle of Tal Afar
03:46 Helicopters taking fire so ground troops sweep the area
04:42 Colonel Crowe Shot by enemy fire
06:20 After the battle of Tal Afar
07:34 The Silver Star
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