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Staff Sgt. Adam Vissia poses for a photo after being presented the Army Commendation Medal at Fort Stewart on Dec. 15. Vissia earned the award after taking heroic action during a vehicle accident in August, resulting in saving a soldier's life.

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Sandpoint native saves fellow soldier's life
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Sandpoint native saves fellow soldier's life

Vissia awarded Army Commendation Medal

Soldiers on the battlefield are expected to be able to react to any situation from engaging enemy forces to providing tactical combat casualty care to an injured comrade.