Army Spc. Monica Brown, a medic from the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, stands in the hallway of the Forward Operating Base Salerno's hospital in Afghanistan. Brown is the second female since World War II to earn a Silver Star award for her gallant actions while in combat. Real-life Hero, a Soldier's Silver Star Story 81205

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