LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Lt. Col. Matthew Ingram (right) the 3-1 Special Troops Battalion speaks to his Headquarters and Headquarters Company, prior to awarding combat badges to Soldiers assigned to the company at Forward Operating Base Shank. Ingram, the STB commander, told the troops, “We are making a difference and I hope you all see that, I am proud of every one of you and what you are doing.” ( Army Photo by: Sgt. John D. Ortiz) After facing combat, soldiers receive recognition 528652

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