Mansfield News Journal: 'I Just Did My Job'

MANSFIELD - Joe Wesner insists he's not a hero, but his actions say otherwise.

"I just did my job," the veteran said.

The 41-year-old Mansfield resident's job included tours of duty in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.

He earned three Purple Hearts — medals presented to service members who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the U.S. military —along with numerous other commendations.

Rising to the rank of staff sergeant, Wesner had to be medically retired because of his injuries. He wanted to continue to serve.

Read the full story about Joe Wesner in the Mansfield Journal News HERE.