BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (June 21, 2008) – Officials here dedicated a new Improvised Explosive Device Training Center, June 20, to a fallen Soldier, who was killed by an IED.

Maj. Michael L. Green was killed in October 2007, while serving on a volunteer deployment to Afghanistan.

The ceremony took place at the new Michael L. Green Counter- IED Training Center. The ceremony’s speaker was Col. Michael T. Mahoney, Task Force Paladin commander.

“We honor him by putting his name on a building that helps train how to counter IEDs,” said Mahoney of Green, who was awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Meritorious Service Medal for his actions.

“Green deserves this,” said Nathaniel J. Orlowski, TF Bayonet’s Counter IED Support Element leader. “He believed in leadership from the front.”

Orlowski knew Green personally, and believed Green was always willing to help out and lead by example.

“Mike died a hero, we will never forget his honor,” said Mahoney. “He deserves a place in our history. This building is critical for that history.”