#OTD we honor the lives of our 2 fallen brothers, Capt Matthew Roland and SSgt Forrest Sibley. They were
#KIA on August 26th, 2015 while attempting to pass through an Afghan Commando-controlled security checkpoint that was located between Camp Bastion and Camp Antonik.
Upon arriving at the checkpoint, the Afghan interpreter got out of the lead vehicle and briefly met with the Afghan Commando guards to provide the password for the day.
As the interpreter made his way back to the vehicle, one of the Afghan Commando guards raised his weapon. Simultaneously, Captain Roland, who was the driver, threw the vehicle in reverse and notified everyone on the radio of an insider attack. While, Roland and Sibley didn't survive the attack, Roland's selfless actions that day bought his fellow troops precious time to counterattack and likely saved many more lives. We continue to be inspired by these Airmen's selfless service.
#FirstThere #ThatOthersMayLive