"It was absolutely worth the fight," said a combat veteran who deployed to Iraq in 2004 with the Tennessee National Guard 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

"Spc. Smith was loved by many and highly regarded amongst the team," said Kevin Black, Commander of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. "As we mourn the loss of our teammate, our thoughts and ...

"Spc. Smith was loved by many and highly regarded amongst the team," said Kevin Black, Commander of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. "As we mourn the loss of our teammate, our thoughts and ...