Staff Sgt. James Jones, a Ranger squad leader, and Sgt. Derek Anderson, a Ranger team leader, both with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, were awarded the Silver Star Medal for their actions during an assault against an armed enemy in Nangahar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 2, 2014.
"Today we celebrate [the Warrior Ethos], along with the values of courage and valor," said Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, Army vice chief of staff. "The example this unit sets, and the expertise the Ranger Regiment builds and carries to the rest of the force, is a large part of what makes us the greatest fighting force in the world."
Jones and Anderson maneuvered on multiple enemy fighting positions during a sustained six-hour direct fire engagement, resulting in the elimination of more than 25 enemy combatants, according to the official citation. Both Rangers, without regard for their own personal safety, placed themselves in direct fire and imminent danger to move a wounded Ranger to safety. They undoubtedly saved the lives of numerous Rangers and directly contributed to the success of the joint task force.
"Anybody in this battalion or in this regiment would do the exact same thing. I just happened to be the one standing there. We all work hard, train hard ... we all do the same thing," Anderson said. "We just do the job for the guys to our left and right. I don't think anyone here really wants to be put in the spotlight."
http://www.army.mil/article/147889/1st_Battalion__75th_Ranger_Regiment_honors_its_heroes/
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