New Rochelle Veteran Colonel Richard Gully Awarded Bronze Star for Combat Heroism

Bronze Star Award Ceremony

• 🏅 Retired Army Colonel Richard Gully was awarded the Bronze Star Award at New Rochelle City Hall for heroic deeds performed in combat.
• 🎖️ The award signifies courageous actions by military members serving abroad, with Colonel Gully's being for his actions during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Honoring Service and Sacrifice

• 💬 Colonel Gully emphasized that the award belonged to his wife, the men and women he served with, and those who watched him in the line of fire.
• 🛡️ He stated that his unit survived an 8-hour direct attack by the Taliban, highlighting the uncertainty and danger faced during combat.
• 🏠 Post-service, Colonel Gully advocates for housing for homeless veterans and speaks to high school students.

The True Meaning of Service

• ✈️ Currently working as a commercial airline pilot for JetBlue, Gully finds protecting American lives and freedoms more satisfying than any award.
• 🇺🇸 He reflected that during combat, the focus is on the mission and the well-being of fellow soldiers, not on medals.