Combat photographer's heroics earn Bronze Star

Here is more on a story we mentioned last week. This from the Montgomery Advertiser:

Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Rose shoots primarily with a camera. But while deployed in Iraq, the Prattville native briefly traded his lens for a rifle -- an action that led to saving several lives, including his own.
The combat cameraman was on a mission with an Army unit last summer when insurgents began firing at an explosive ordnance disposal team working nearby.
"The team was doing their thing, clearing roadside bombs," Rose said. "Four insurgents basically started opening fire on their position. I ran up and as soon as we got within eye distance of the insurgents, they turned their fire onto us."
The Prattville High School graduate laid his camera aside and returned fire with his M4 rifle, allowing the EOD team to move to safety. His bravery earned him a Bronze Star.

And well deserved! Thanks Sarge, for your service and sacrifice!