Awards sit in display on a table prior to the start of the Freedom Salute ceremony October 12 st Camp Ripley. Left to right is an enchased American Flag, a "Defender of Freedom" certificate, a "Defender of Freedom" lapel pin, spouse lapel pin, Freedom Medal and a 12 inch minuteman statue.
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty talks with Soldiers of the 851st Vertical Engineer Company during a Freedom Salute Ceremony October 12, 2008 at Camp Ripley.
Soldiers of the 851st Vertical Engineer Company line up to shake hands with Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, Brig. Gen. Joe Kelly, and others during a Freedom Salute Ceremony October 12, 2008 at Camp Ripley.