https://raulmedrano.com 2026-10-15 daily 1.0 https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/image01.jpg https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery05/d930b72f.jpg **Catholicism for Veterans:** A Veteran’s Introduction to the Catholic Church https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery05/5e751e30.jpg **The Ending We Thought We Had:** Coming Home from Afghanistan and Watching Kabul Fall https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery05/0b95a847.jpg **The Sergeant In Front Of You:** Lessons In Small-Unit Army Leadership https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery05/76697729.jpg **Ya Vienen Los Pajaros:** La Historia De Un Soldado Sobre La Guerra, La Intercesion, Y La Misericordia (Spanish Edition) https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery03/f90330d5.jpg Legiontown U.S.A. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery03/afa6b63a.jpg Kings River Life Magazine https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery03/28f728a5.jpg The Business Journal https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery03/f3bd41ca.jpg Digital Visual Information Distribution System https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery04/3d05b8ee.jpg __**Venerable Emil Kapaun Guild -**__ Supporting the cause for canonization of Venerable Father Emil J. Kapaun. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery04/e2fa601f.jpg __**Father Vincent Capodanno Guild -**__ Supporting the cause for canonization of Servant of God Father Vincent R. Capodanno. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery02/e0da40c5.jpg Military Order of the Purple Heart https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery02/64b421e0.jpg The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery02/ed67d8b5.jpg 7th Infantry Regiment Association https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery02/9457b0d9.jpg Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery10/912d5b1c.jpg Military Awards, Ribbons, & Badges for Sergeant Raul Medrano https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery10/245edc01.jpg Sergeant Medrano being presented an award by the 3-7 Infantry Battalion Commander. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery08/f450e3e2.jpg __***Meritorious Unit Commendation (w/ 1 Oak Leaf Cluster) -***__ Presented to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services during a period of military operations. __**1 Oak Leaf Cluster indicates subsequent award.*__ https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery08/ba0d03f3.jpg __***Regimental Distinctive Insignia - 7th Infantry Regiment (CottonBalers) -***__ Regimental crest presented for service as part of 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery08/2c5830c4.jpg __***Shoulder Sleeve Insignia – Military Operations in Hostile Conditions (SSI-MOHC) -***__ Division Insignia / Combat Patch presented for service in a combat zone as part of the 3rd Infantry Division https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery08/2fccf91f.jpg __***Combat Action Badge -***__ Presented to soldiers who have actively engaged or been engaged by the enemy in active ground combat. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery07/8fdd3fe7.jpg __***Purple Heart -***__ Presented to service members who are wounded in action by an enemy force. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery07/9cad3ee0.jpg __***Army Commendation Medal (w/ 1 Oak Leaf Cluster) -***__ Presented for heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service while serving in the U.S. Army. __**1 Oak Leaf Cluster indicates subsequent award.*__ https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery07/773097a5.jpg __***Army Achievement Medal (w/ 2 Oak Leaf Clusters) -***__ Presented for meritorious service or achievement while serving in the U.S. Army. __**2 Oak Leaf Clusters indicates subsequent awards.*__ https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery12/144771a0.jpg __***Army Good Conduct Medal (w/ 2 Loops/Knots on Clasp) -***__Presented for exemplary behavior and fidelity during U.S. Army service. __**2 Loops/Knots on Clasp indicate subsequent awards.*__ https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery12/890ac8c4.jpg __***National Defense Service Medal -***__ Presented to service members who served on active duty during periods of national conflict. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery12/2468d1a4.jpg __***Afghanistan Campaign Medal (w/ Campaign Star) -***__Presented for serving in Afghanistan in direct support of operations. __**Campaign Star presented for direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom.*__ https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery12/3fe14203.jpg __***Global War on Terrorism Service Medal -***__ Presented to service members for active duty service in support of the Global War on Terrorism. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery09/1e4a6def.jpg __***Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon -***__ Presented upon graduation from the U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Course. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery09/c5f9c3d6.jpg __***Army Service Ribbon -***__ Presented to Soldiers upon successful completion of initial training and entry into the U.S. Army. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery09/5693c718.jpg __***Overseas Service Ribbon -***__ Presented to Soldiers upon successful completion of a qualifying overseas tour of duty. https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery06/66a2579b.jpg __***NATO Non-Article 5 Medal (ISAF) -***__ Presented to service members for qualifying service in Afghanistan in support of NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery06/491a66dd.jpg __***Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (w/ Rifle Bar) -***__ Presented to Soldiers who achieve the highest qualification rating in U.S. Army rifle marksmanship. __**Rifle Bar indicates qualification with a rifle.*__ https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery06/58bffad1.jpg __***Driver and Mechanic Badge (w/ Driver-W Bar) -***__ Presented to Soldiers who demonstrate proficiency in operating military vehicles. __**Driver-W Bar indicates qualification as a driver of wheeled military vehicles.*__ https://raulmedrano.com/assets/images/gallery11/fceaa2cf.jpg **The Birds Are Coming:** A Soldier's Story of War, Intercession, and Mercy