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Defense Media Activity-Army | Soldiers magazine | 2511 Jefferson Davis Hwy , Box 31 | Arlington, VA 22202-3900 | (703) 602-0870 | DSN 332-0870 | Fax (703) 602-8314 | http://www.army.mil/soldiers Departments MailCall Electronic warfare ad Force protection ad On Point 171824 Soldiers encounter fierce resistence and treacherous terrain at an insurgent strong- hold in Afghanistan. 04 Nightmare in the Shok Valley An Army combat cameraman attached to special forces earns the Silver Star. 10 The fighting combat cameraman A Vietnam veteran honors fallen warriors with sketches he donates to the families. 19 Tributes to the fallen A former paratrooper brings recogni- tion to sacrifices made by World War II Soldiers in Europe. 34 Remembering our own Contents May 2009 Soldiers who died in Europe during World War II are honored. See stories on pages 34 and 47. (Top) Afghans read coalition newspa- pers while awaiting humanitarian aid in Paktika Province, June 26, 2008. See story on page 10. (Photo by Spc. Michael D. Carter) Wounded warriors and others with illness or injuries receive premier medical care. 38 Walter Reed turns 100 years old Reserve Soldiers get valuable training and guaranteed civilian employment. 43 Casualty assistance officer helps soothe the hurt of families. 46 A Soldier's duty Keeping a special date with a fallen Soldier. 47 Remembering with love Employer Partnership Initiative 3