Commander and Chief Medal for his actions during the Battle of Sperwan Ghar in September 2006 as part of Operation MEDUSA. His injuries were so severe that he wasn’t expected to survive. Stube’s wounds from a remotely detonated IED and enemy fire seemed fatal, but instead he survived to endure months of hospitalization and surgeries. Lessons from the Battlefield: Afghanistan – In the Battle of Sperwan Ghar, Green Beret’s faced overwhelming numbers of Taliban fighters in a battle lasting over a week. In reference to Staff Sergeant Jude Voss, I’d scribbled a page for an award recommendation that night on Sperwan Ghar: This single HEROIC act, by my account, as a witness and as the Ground Assault Commander for the operation to seize Sperwan Ghar, was the BRAVEST and most VALOROUS thing I have ever witnessed in 3 combat rotations in Afghanistan, 14 years in the Army and my 36 years of life. Major Rusty Bradley was wounded during the Battle of Sperwan Ghar in command of a Special Forces A-team, on his third combat tour as a Special Forces team leader. chris dooley liked this Remembering the Battle of Sperwan Ghar. He endured 17 surgeries and an 18-month hospital stay after being severely wounded and burned when his unit was attacked by Taliban fighters in the Battle of Sperwan Ghar. Afghanistan – In the Battle of Sperwan Ghar, Green Beret’s faced overwhelming numbers of Taliban fighters in a battle lasting over a week. It was a riveting tale that possessed the kind of courage and grit one wants to read in a war story and the kind of humor that war veterans will readily recognize. A Canadian soldier ducks as a helicopter lifts off during Operation Medusa. Devastating injuries and the recovery process led to lessons on leadership and life. Major Rusty Bradley was wounded during the Battle of Sperwan Ghar in command of a Special Forces A-team, on his third combat tour as a Special Forces team leader. The battle of Sperwan Ghar was the most intense and sustained OSF combat operation to date. Major Rusty Bradley was wounded during the Battle of Sperwan Ghar in command of a Special Forces A-team, on his third combat tour as a Special Forces team leader. A native of North Carolina, he graduated from Mars Hill College and enlisted in the Army in 1993, serving as an infantryman for six years before earning his commission from Officer Candidate School in 1999. A native of North Carolina, he graduated from Mars Hill College and enlisted in the Army in 1993, serving as an infantryman for six years before earning his commission from Officer Candidate School in 1999. Major Rusty Bradley was wounded during the Battle of Sperwan Ghar in command of a Special Forces A-team, on his third combat tour as a Special Forces team leader. A campaign wouldn't work because these actions take place over the same piece of ground meaning that your map would either show no damage from mission to mission or you would be forced to guess at the level of damage - neither approach really works. Email the Editor Like Us on Facebook Warrior Stories “I was lit on fire and there were holes all through my body. 11 SEPT 4-C-2/87 sweeps W/SW. A native of North Carolina, he graduated from Mars Hill College and enlisted in the Army in 1993, serving as an infantryman for six years before earning his commission from Officer Candidate School in 1999. Also known, perhaps more appropriately, as "Sperwan Ghundey". Bradley’s small detachment assaulted the hill and, in the midst of a savage and unforgettable firefight, soon learned they were facing nearly a thousand seasoned fighters. Miraculously, Gregg did survive and used his experience to help others. Jared also received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received during the Battle of Sperwan Ghar. battle of Sperwan Ghar. A native of North Carolina, he graduated from Mars Hill College and enlisted in the Army in 1993, serving as an infantryman for six years before earning his commission from Officer Candidate School in 1999.