Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tennessee
Knauss was on his second deployment in Afghanistan after joining the Army straight out of high school, he was assigned to the 9th Psychological Operations Battalion, 8th Psychological Operations Group based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The married soldier was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
“Ryan was the embodiment of an Army Special Operations Forces soldier, a testament to the professionalism of the non-commissioned officer corps, and a steadfast husband and teammate,” said his unit’s Colonel.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23: Ryan was on his second deployment to Afghanistan. When he returned from his first deployment in 2018, his wife Alenda said to @ABC11_WTVD "I grabbed him and really pulled him over. His friends said I manhandled him. It felt good.” pic.twitter.com/Dpuv5b8ld1
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) August 29, 2021
