Posts Tagged With: Rene Camarillo

Awards

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device

Rene Camarillo

Heroic achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as Team Leader, Scout Sniper Team, Company I, 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, Regimental Combat Team-7, from March to September 2006, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. During this period, Sergeant Camarillo executed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. He expertly employed his team during over 100 combat patrols, 40 combat surveillance missions, and numerous cordon and search operations. His team’s mastery of clandestine observation techniques gathered invaluable intelligence for the commander, and their precision fires successfully eliminated seven insurgents. On 29 August 2006, he skillfully employed his team to destroy a three man enemy ambush as they attempted to attack a coalition patrol. Displaying exceptional decisiveness, he directed the actions of his team as they eliminated the insurgent fighters, significantly degrading the enemy’s overall capabilities and undoubtedly preventing future attacks on coalition forces. Sergeant Camarillo’s initiative, perseverance and total dedication to duty reflected credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

Brandon Wittwer

Heroic achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving As Assistant Team Leader, Scout Sniper Team, Company I, 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, Regimental Combat Team-7, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, from March to September 2006, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. During this period, Sergeant Wittwer executed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. He expertly assisted with the employment of his team during over 40 combat surveillance missons, 100 combat patrols, and numerous cordon and search operations. His mastery of clandestine observation techniques gathered invaluable intelligence for the commander. On 29 August 2006, he skillfully and decisively engaged an Anti-Iraqi Force team that was conducting an ambush on a coalition force patrol. He successfully eliminated the insurgent fighters, significantly degrading the enemy’s overall capabilities and undoubtedly preventing future attacks on coalition forces. Sergeant Wittwer’s initiative, perseverance, and total dedication to duty reflected credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

Testimonials

Brock Brothers

Personal Attack Record: August 29th, 2006 1900 Snipers engage a vehicle after attacking a convey and blew it up (like the movies) in which 2 insurgents were blown out and burnt while another one was bleeding to death. 3 enemy KIA in all.