Source: US Army (video statements)
Did you know: The Sgt Stout is a mobile air-defense platform based on the Stryker A1, and was named for Sgt. Mitchell W. Stout, who served with C Battery, 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery in Vietnam when his searchlight crew position came under heavy enemy mortar fire and ground attack.
As the mortar attack subsided, a hand grenade landed in their bunker. Displaying great courage, Stout grabbed the grenade and ran to the door, but it exploded before he made it out. By holding the grenade close to his body and shielding its blast, he protected his fellow Soldiers in the bunker from further injury or death.
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