This is Jocko Podcast Number 416 with Eco Charles and me Jocko Willink.

Good evening. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star

Medal 2 Naval Special Warfare Operator, second class, C Air Land, Robert A Holland,

for service as set forth in the following citation for heroic achievement in connection with combat operations

against the enemy as naval special warfare task unit bruiser combat advisor and

machine gunner in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on 17 June 2006.

Petty Officer Holland displayed exceptional courage under fire as automatic weapons gunner during a daytime presence patrol.

While patrolling a narrow street in a dangerous insurgent controlled neighborhood

his element came under heavy enemy fire with complete disregard for his own safety.

He maintained his position exposed in the street and engaged the enemy with his

Mark 48-760 machine gun, suppressing enemy fire and allowing his element to take safe

cover in a courtyard of a nearby residence.

After departing the residence, the element began to fire and maneuver back toward the vicinity of a US

Army Combat Outpost. As they executed the maneuver, he was wounded by shrapnel in

the leg, but continued to provide cover for his teammates.

By his extraordinary guidance, zealous initiative and total dedication to duty, Petty Officer

Holland reflected great credit upon himself

and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The combat distinguishing Device is authorized for the President J. D.

Kernen, Rear Admiral United States Navy Commander Naval Special Warfare Command and that right there is the citation from one of the awards for

Robert Holland or Bobby Holland in one of the situations when he stepped up and led

and he did this over and over again on that deployment and throughout his career.

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