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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Courage under fire: Carson City soldier receives Purple Heart, Bronze Star

By Teri Vance
tvance@nevadaappeal.com

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Copyright 2012 Nevada Appeal. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Nevada Appeal November, 8 2009 12:26 am

Courage under fire: Carson City soldier receives Purple Heart, Bronze Star

Nevada National Guard Staff Sgt. Derek Castro recently received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals for his service in Afghanistan. Castro will be honored in a ceremony at the National Guard on Tuesday.
Nevada National Guard Staff Sgt. Derek Castro recently received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals for his service in Afghanistan. Castro will be honored in a ceremony at the National Guard on Tuesday.ENLARGE
Nevada National Guard Staff Sgt. Derek Castro recently received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals for his service in Afghanistan. Castro will be honored in a ceremony at the National Guard on Tuesday.
Cathleen Allison / Nevada Appeal
The U.S. Army considers Carson City's Derek Castro a hero, recently awarding the Nevada National Guardsman the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals.

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