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US Army Medals awarded to Gibraltar soldiers
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Two local soldiers have been awarded the prestigious Army Commendation Medal by the United States Army. Major Ivor Lopez and WO2 John Paul Payas returned last week from a six month tour in Afghanistan where they were responsible for training officers for the Afghan National Army.
The medals were awarded by the US forces in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the alliance?s efforts in Afghanistan.
They were presented with the medals by Colonel Bennet of the US Army who commands Training Assistance Group in Task Force Phoenix, Kabul.
After some well earned leave with their families Major Lopez and WO2 Payas will be back to work with the Regiment: Maj Lopez takes over a Staff appointment in HQ British Forces, while WO2 Payas becomes the Sergeant Major of the newly formed I Company.
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