Staff Sgt. Chad Malmberg's heroism is recognized during Gov. Tim Pawlenty's State of the State address at the State Capitol January 15. Malmberg earned a Silver Star for his actions during an ambush on his convoy in Iraq in January 2007. Malmberg's mother, Teri Walen, sits to Malmberg's right, while Mary Pawlenty is at his left.
Mary Pawlenty, the First Lady of Minnesota speaks with Silver Star recipient, Staff Sgt.Chad Malmberg and his mother during at a reception prior to the Governor's State of the State address on January 15, 2009. Maj. Gen. Larry W. Shellito, State Adjutant General, is also present.
Honor Guard soldiers stood posted before Governor Pawlenty's State of the State address at the capitol on January 15, 2009.
Governor Tim Pawlenty requests, "Let's give Minnesotans confidence." during his State of State address at the capital building in St. Paul, MN on January 15, 2009.
