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GRASSLEY HONORS TWO IOWANS WHO RECEIVED THE NAVY CROSS
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Capitol Hill Press Releases
08-02-2006
For Immediate Release Grassley Honors Two Iowans who Received the Navy
Cross August 2, 2006 WASHINTON - Senator Chuck Grassley this week honored
Sergeant R.J. Mitchell and Sergeant Major Brad Kasal for their heroic efforts
while fighting insurgents in Iraq. Both Iowans were recently awarded the
Navy Cross, one of the highest honors bestowed by the United States Marine
Corps. Mitchell grew up near Carson and Kasa...
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