VCNO Presents Silver Star to EOD Sailor
Channel: U.S. Navy
Date: 22/09/2017

CORONADO, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2017) Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Bill Moran presents a Silver Star Medal to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Jeffrey Thomas during an awards ceremony for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three (EODMU 3) at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado. While conducting combined clearance operations, Thomas’ element became engaged in a 10-hour firefight with forces of the Islamic State of Iran and Syria. Throughout the battle, he continuously maneuvered through heavy small arms, rocket-propelled grenades and mortar fire in order to engage the enemy and clear paths for his teammates. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasen Morenogarcia/Released) 170920-N-LN093-001