Capt. Christopher Edwin Day, son of county legislator Ed Day, has returned stateside after a year-long combat tour in Afghanistan.
He served as a platoon leader and a senior logistics officer with the 4-73 Cavalry Squadron, 82nd Airborne Division. Day previously served a combat tour of duty in Tal’Afar as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
During his deployments, Day earned the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and NATO ISAF Medal.
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e will continue his military service at squadroon logistics officer at Fort Bragg, NC.
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Welcome home! Thank you for your service to our Country and stay safe. I am sure your Father and the rest of your family are thankful to have you home. God Bless!
Good job, Trooper Day. Welcome home. Cherish that CIB. It is the most valuable badge and Infantryman can earn. Wear it with much pride.
Welcome Home Chris! Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family.
Hope to see you before you head off to Fort Bragg. Kathy and Kelly Beveridge
Captain Day is wearing a unit award issued by the Republic of South Vietnam over his right pocket.
Welcome home, Captain Day.