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"On October 18th, 2012 SSG Brandon Thomas was threatened and
attacked by a convicted criminal. Brandon used force necessary to
protect his own life and prevent the assailant from harming anyone
else in the immediate area. The fact that he remained at the scene and
calmly phoned 911 to inform local officials shows that he was in
control of his mental faculties and acted in a manner that would have
been repeated by most soldiers in Brandon’s situation. Brandon is the
recipient of the Bronze star with valor, 3 purple hearts, and multiple
army commendation medals. Brandon is a husband, father, Sky Soldier
and true American Hero. Please click here to read a character
reference for SSG Brandon Thomas by Commanding Colonel William B.
Ostlund, Infantry.
Brandon served as a Mortar Man with the best
conventional unit in the army, the 173d Airborne Brigade (ABCT).
Brandon deployed with the 173rd during OEF6 and OEF8 and also deployed
15 moths in Iraq before coming to the 173rd. While on combat missions
Brandon orchestrated complex fire missions neutralizing enemy attacks
and always placed the safety of his men before his own. Brandon on all
his missions was always collected and calm in the heat of battle while
taking enemy fire.
“We used to say Mr. Thomas had a way to keep
confrontations from escalating into something
serious.”
“Brandon’s calm and quick actions in combat situations
have led to the survival of many soldiers fighting with
him.”
Brandon not only acted in a military capacity in
Afghanistan, he acted as an ambassador helping to make plans for
building the first Government Headquarters in the Khak-i-Afghan
District, in Northern Zabol. He was an integral part in the opening of
the first elementary school that had been burned down by the Taliban 7
years earlier. Brandon also provided over 100 hours to the
establishment of a Village Medical Outreach program, which set record
attendance numbers for the Zabol Province. His well roundedness was
shown even further in his teaching of Afghan Police and Army soldiers
in tactical doctrine. Regardless of the Task, Brandon intuitively
produced in a confident and humble manner. His ability to teach young
soldier’s tasks on difficult indirect fire methods as well as creating
safety checks for soldiers to patrol under is a testament to his
critical thinking skills.
Brandon’s lawyer is confident he will
be released when all the facts come to light. Right now Brandon and
his family need support from his fellow Sky Soldiers to let him know
he is not forgotten. Please donate to the Brandon Thomas Defense fund
to let him know we are here for him ALL THE WAY!"
SSG
BRANDON THOMAS DEFENSE FUND
Donate online by clicking this button:
Or, make check payable to: 173rd ABF
REFERENCE: SSG BRANDON
THOMAS DEFENSE FUND
Roger D Conley Treasurer`
173rd ABN BDE
ASSN
4030 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco RD
Suite 216
Cincinnati,
OH 45255
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