Maj Dodd (Sir), The attached PDF write up supports a VSM medal that Sgt Brito reports receiving when he was stationed at Yuma in a command formation by his CO. That VSM was never entered into Sgt Brito's service records apparently. The attached documents are submitted to you to determine whether or not Sgt Brito can be put in for this award again. Obviously, this is an unusual circumstance as Sgt Brito is appealing a SCM conviction in part because he maintains he received this VSM in a unit formation. My position is that if Sgt Brito rated/rates the award, he should be awarded it. If he didn't/doesn't rate it, he shouldn't be awarded it. I've brought this to your attention, Sir, because I understand that you are his OIC and can submit him for an award. Thank you Sir for your time. Christian P. Hur Captain, USMC Senior Defense Counsel Telephone: (619) 524-8713 Fax: (619) 524-6784 Address: Defense Section, Bldg 12, 1st Floor, MCRD, San Diego, CA 92140 This email may contain Attorney Work Product. Please delete if you received this message in error.
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- To: "Hur Capt Christian P" <christian.hur@usmc.mil>
- Subject: OVSM letter
- From: "JOSE BRITO" <britojl@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:44:06 -0700
- Cc: "Haytham Faraj" <haytham@puckettfaraj.com>
- Thread-index: ActIc3oQ6/pooA+jQKKgQ4Shw+ckWA==
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From: Lauren White Eshelman <eshlit@hotmail.com>
To: britojl@yahoo.com
Sent: Mon, August 30, 2010 10:34:37 AM
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To Whom it May Concern:
My name is Lauren Eshelman. I worked at MCAS Yuma, Arizona for Crash Fire Rescue from 2000 through 2003. During that time I was a Corporal for the Administration department for Crash Fire Rescue. Brito was a mechanic for CFR during that time.
In December of 2002, Brito recieved a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal in a formal formation, for his outstanding volunteer work. I witnessed Brito volunteer for Young Marines, color guard, toys for tots and Burial detail. This award was typed up by myself while working in the administration department.
After recieving the MOVSM Brito was transferred to Okinawa, Japan.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. My email is eshlit@hotmail.com. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Lauren Eshelman (Corporal USMC/Crash Fire Rescue)
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