In the News: Former Army Staff Sgt. Matt Blain Receives “The Soldier’s Medal” for Heroism

Former Army Staff Sgt. Matt Blain, an APU student, was awarded “The Soldier’s Medal” on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011. It’s the highest honor a soldier can receive for an act of valor in a noncombat situation. Blain, who served two tours in Afghanistan, saved the lives of four people.

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