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 Making an Impact Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Lee Public Affairs
February 13, 2008
Brig. Gen. Jesse R. Cross, U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School commanding general, presented Pvt. Dale Henny with the Impact Award Feb. 2. The Company C, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade, Soldier earned the award for actions taken following a parachute jump to assist an injured officer.
"American Parachutists...devils in baggy pants...are less than 100 meters from my outpost line. I can't sleep at night; they pop up from nowhere and we never know when or how they will strike next. Seems like the black-hearted devils are everywhere..."
(An entry in a German officer's diary found after the Battle of Anzio)
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Impact and Parachute Rigger should NEVER be used in the same sentence...........
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You are right. That should be left up to mortar and artillery. Just remember to do a DYNAMITE PLF if your 'chute fails to open due to operator error.
Blue Skies, Black Death. We're off to see our maker!SDMF! 
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| What is an Impact Award? What does it look like?
All the way, sir!!! 
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Ted (2/20/2008)
What is an Impact Award? What does it look like? When I was in they used Army Achievement Medals and Army Commendation Medals for "impact" awards. "Impact" awards were supposed to have a quick turn-around so that the Joe would be recognized within 30 days of the deed for which he was awarded the medal. It doesn't really say what kind of award the guy got in the story so I don't know.
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The Warrant Officer – an officer appointed by the Secretary of the Army based on a sound level of technical and tactical competence. The Warrant Officer is a highly specialized expert and trainer who by gaining progressive levels of expertise and leadership operates, maintains, administers, and manages the Army’s equipment, support activities, or technical systems for an entire career. WTF? Who's Mr. Pillow Pants? - Clerks 2
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The Impact Award, which recognizes safety-related actions above and beyond what is required of an individual or organization.
I found on Army Safety Center several award descriptions. Possibly Impact Award is a collective term. The article didn't specify. The Soldier obeserved a jumper in trouble and with a very hard landing. He provided First Aid with C-Spine control.
"American Parachutists...devils in baggy pants...are less than 100 meters from my outpost line. I can't sleep at night; they pop up from nowhere and we never know when or how they will strike next. Seems like the black-hearted devils are everywhere..."
(An entry in a German officer's diary found after the Battle of Anzio)
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| Good job, Trooper Henny! `
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