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											Gagliano's unit was conducting a 
											reconnaissance patrol on January 7, 
											2006, when insurgents attacked using 
											small-arms fire, severely injuring 
											two of the Marines. Gagliano could 
											not pinpoint the exact location of 
											the assault, yet immediately 
											directed his squad to return fire in 
											the direction of the enemies as he 
											threw a smoke grenade to help 
											conceal the group. 
 Another 
											unit member was shot as he attempted 
											to retrieve one of the fallen 
											Marines. Gagliano had one team 
											continue to lay down suppressive 
											fire as he led another team into the 
											street to recover the wounded 
											Marines on three separate occasions.
 
 Despite the insurgents' heavy 
											fire, Gagliano eventually got his 
											team, including the three 
											casualties, to a safer location. He 
											then set up a casualty collection 
											point for the medical evacuation 
											team, and helped direct the aiding 
											Coalition forces to the suspected 
											enemy position.
 
 For his 
											efforts, Gagliano received the 
											Bronze Star Medal on September 27, 
											2006.
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