Flagler County Veteran of the Week: Bryce Bilyeu

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Bryce Bilyeu

Branch of Military: U.S. Navy
Dates of Service: 2017-2023
Rank/Occupation: Petty Officer 3rd Class/Field Medical Service Technician
Hometown: Palm Coast, Florida

Bryce Bilyeu is a Flagler Palm Coast High School graduate. After graduation, he entered military service and was trained as a Navy corpsman assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, United States Marine Corps. He is a combat veteran of the war in Afghanistan and earned the Combat Action Ribbon for his actions on Aug. 17, 2021, when his unit came under enemy attack from a nearby stronghold while he was performing security with his unit at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. Bilyeu received small-arms fire within 10-20 meters of his position, and, while in great danger to his own life, maneuvered to maintain a secure perimeter and remained in place to protect non-combatant evacuees and provide medical aid to casualties. Bilyeu was honorably discharged on Nov. 13, 2023, and returned to Flagler County. He was additionally awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Flag Letter of Commendation, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, NATO Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Presidential Unit Citation.