Tuberville Hosts Bronze Medal Ceremony for Eight Veterans

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) hosted a Bronze Medal ceremony in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building for eight veterans who were part of the Joint Task Force Provide Promise in Bosnia more than 30 years ago. After learning that original recommendations submitted in 1995 were never acted upon, Sen. Tuberville requested the U.S. Army Human Resources Command review the original award recommendations, ultimately resulting in the Army's decision to finally award Bronze medals to these veterans. Among the Bronze Medal recipients are Army Reserve Brigadier General Guy L. Sands-Pingot of Huntsville.

More photos from the event can be found here.

SEN. TUBERVILLE REMARKS

"You know one of the reasons I don't like this place sometimes is because it's easy to feel like nothing's getting done for the American people. But today is a little different. We can actually celebrate getting something done. […]

Most of you know my dad served in World War II and was a Bronze Star recipient. But even a Bronze Star can't repay the gratitude that we owe to these veterans. They put their lives on the line to make our country-and our world-a safer place. I know that some of today's honorees are no longer with us…we appreciate the family members who traveled here to accept this award on their behalf. You too have shouldered an enormous responsibility. So, thanks to all of you and congratulations on this well-deserved honor. May God bless you all, God bless our veterans and servicemembers, and God bless America."

BACKGROUND ON BG (Ret.) GUY L. SANDS-PINGOT

Guy L. Sands-Pingot served in Bosnia as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G5, and Civil-Military Operations Officer for UNPROFOR's Sector North East in Tuzla. From March to August 1995, during some of the most intense fighting of the war, he planned, directed, and carried out humanitarian relief efforts throughout the region. Sands-Pingot was directly responsible for coordinating and establishing relief efforts for refugees from the former U.N. Safe Areas of Srebrenica and Zepa. His leadership and work in a hostile environment contributed to the success of the U.N. mission in Bosnia.

Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.

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