SOUTHWEST ASIA –
“Specialist Juan Miguel Mendez earns our greatest honor for his combat service and sacrifice on the mission to, permanently, defeat ISIS in Iraq. On behalf of the Phantom Corps and Fort Hood, Texas community, Emma and I send our deepest condolences to Juan’s family, friends, and 1st Cavalry Division troopers during this difficult time of mourning. Specialist Mendez was a warrior who will forever be remembered.”
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Pat White, III Armored Corps Commanding General