North Stafford High School Class of 2001 "We Don't Want Your Sweatshirts"

Who farted? I smell something Funny

Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman HM2 Kevin Baskin saved the lives of four special operations teammates...after being shot in the back while treating one of the wounded. For his heroic actions, he was awarded the Silver Star.

"...in action against the enemy as Special Operations Corpsman, Marine Special Operations Team 8224, Second Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Special Operations Regiment, United States Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command on 25 April 2013 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Baskin courageously exposed himself to accurate fire numerous times when his team was pinned down by overwhelming fire from multiple concealed enemy positions outside Kushe Village. After a Marine was hit by enemy fire, he ran into the kill zone with total disregard for his personal safety to provide desperately needed aid. Once the Marine was stabilized, dragged to cover, and loaded into a casualty evacuation vehicle, one Afghanistan National Army Special Forces soldier was shot and Hospital Corpsman Second Class Baskin was shot in the back, although wounded he continued treating casualties while refusing medical treatment for his own injuries. Under intense fire, while simultaneously directing the evacuation of the wounded Marines, partner forces and himself, he laid down suppressive fire until every team member had evacuated the kill zone. His actions ultimately saved the lives of four of his teammates and his courage and quick thinking prevented further loss of life."