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born 1975
David Gregory Bellavia (born November 10, 1975) is a former United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fallujah. Bellavia has also received the Bronze Star Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross.
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The details vary from war to war, but no matter the epoch, the camaraderie remains. It's a closeness no civilian will ever really understand.
House to House (2007)
It's surreal and unnatural to get credit when you've lived your entire life to be about the team. It's never about the individual. I'm not here to celebrate me.
American Heroes (2024)
Close behind Cantrell comes Staff Sergeant Jim, driving that glorious Abrams. First Platoon has no doubt benefited from their service. That battle's under control. Now they've come to bail us out.
House to House (2007)
A block away, machine guns echo through the night. AK-47s bark. M4s beat a response. The firefight grows.
House to House (2007)
It was a bittersweet thought. There are never happy endings in the Army. There is no closure, not with friends or enemies.
House to House (2007)
The Big Red One is the backbone of the American infantry. These days, it is sometimes overshadowed by the airborne divisions in the popular press. The 1st Infantry Division, with the Ramrods at the top of the spear, has won every battle it has fought since 1918.
Remember the Ramrods (2022)
I never really thought about legacy when I was in a fight. A legacy is what old men think about when they're dying. But now I realize how important that legacy is.
Modern Warriors (2020)
I was always told that this wasn't my role. I was too smart. We worked so hard so that you could become a dentist. Well, I thought, you worked so hard so that I could have a choice.
Modern Warriors (2020)
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