Andersen Dog Handler awarded Combat Action Medal
SHINKAY, Afghanistan - Staff Sgt. Eric Barrios, dog handler with the 36th Security Forces Squadron, recently received a Combat Action Medal for his actions during an ambush on his patrol team while deployed with U.S. Army Special Forces, 3rd Special Forces Group, Operational Detachment Alpha out of Fort Bragg, NC. After the engagement, Sergeant Barrios and his military working dog, Rex, recovered a small weapons cache of five AK-47’s, an ammunition vest containing 200 rounds, and a bag of six RPG rockets. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)