Combat Control Foundation
"Staff Sergeant Alan T. Yoshida, serving with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, displayed exceptional bravery during operations in Afghanistan from November 30 to December 4, 2001. When facing a significant Taliban counterattack, SSgt Yoshida coordinated airstrikes that repelled the assault, safeguarding his team and hundreds of Afghan civilians. His valor and superb airmanship were pivotal in the surrender of Kandahar by the Taliban."
Learn more about SSgt Yoshida's Combat Control Act of Valor here: https://www.combatcontrolfoundation.org/combat-control-acts-of-valor/ssgt-alan-t.-yoshida/silver-star-medal-recipient
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