Complex sentence: They were first deployed in Fallujah in 2005, and then to Ramadi in 2006, where they were both injured by an IED explosion and received the Purple Heart Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal distinguished with a "V" for combat valor.
Split into simpler sentences: They were first deployed to Fallujah in 2005, and then to Ramadi in 2006, where they were both injured by an Improvised explosive device. Leavey was awarded the Purple Heart Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal distinguished with a "V" for combat valor.