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3rd ID soldiers given highest peacetime honors for confronting active shooter
Sgt. Aaron Turner, who was awarded the Soldier’s Medal, the Army’s highest peacetime commendation, talks with Acting Secretary of the Army Adam Telle and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve following the ceremony.
Though he’s medically retired now, the morning of August 6 last year is still fresh in Sgt. Aaron Turner’s mind. Turner, and fellow Sgt. Michael Boron, were awarded the Soldier’s Medal on Thursday afternoon for their actions in the wake of an active shooter incident on the base. The Soldier’s Medal is the highest commendation given to a soldier for actions during peacetime.