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Nevada Army National Guard soldiers Staff Sgt. Derek Castro of
Carson City, left, and Staff Sgt. Arland Stalker of Sandy Valley flank Gov.
Jim Gibbons after being recognized by the governor for their combat-related
military awards today
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Two Nevada National Guard soldiers have been awarded medals for their military service and acts of bravery in Iraq and Afghanistan.
During a ceremony Monday, Gov. Jim Gibbons presented Staff Sgt. Derek Casto of Carson City with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for showing exceptional courage and leadership in the face of enemy fire. He was injured while on a mission in Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Arland Stalker of Sandy Valle was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries suffered when an explosive device detonated near his vehicle while serving with the Nevada Army Guard's 593rd Transportation Company in Iraq.
During a ceremony Monday, Gov. Jim Gibbons presented Staff Sgt. Derek Casto of Carson City with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for showing exceptional courage and leadership in the face of enemy fire. He was injured while on a mission in Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Arland Stalker of Sandy Valle was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries suffered when an explosive device detonated near his vehicle while serving with the Nevada Army Guard's 593rd Transportation Company in Iraq.
