SPC Jawanza A. Johnson,  joined US Army in January 1998 and served for 7 years & 4 months which included 1 year in Iraq during the war with Iraq.  SPC Johnson was a part of the US Army Tanker unit  66 AR,  assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division. The First Battalion participated in combat operations in Iraqi Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.  SPC  Johnson served as a M1 Armor Crewman & driver on the M1A2 Abrams Tank. As part of his team he operated armored equipment and fire weapons used to destroy enemy positions. During combat his role was to operate tanks and amphibious assault vehicles to engage and destroy the enemy. Tanks like the M1A2 Abrams used mobility, firepower and shock effect to close with and extinguish enemy forces. SPC-4 Johnson was awarded the following: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal 2nd award, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Good Conduct medal 2nd Award, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Driver & Mechanic Badge with Tank Driver Bar , Tank Weapons Bar and Pistol Bar. 