Local decorated

Captain Pat Nelson, of Senatobia, an Army Reserve Officer serving with the 45th Infantry Brigade in Afghanistan received the Bronze Star on August 23. He was pinned for Exceptionally Meritorious Service. While serving in Afghanistan, he is the Communications Trainer/Mentor to the Afghan National Army. Stateside,he is Help Desk Coordinator at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Nelson and his wife Leigh are the parents of Mabry,15, Pete, 13 and Ryan, 10. Nelson was set to return to the states in October, but his return has been delayed. He was deployed in March, 2003. (Photo submitted)