SGM James R. Hancock of Flora returned home Saturday from a one year deployment in Baghdad, Iraq, where he received an Army Commendation Medal and Bronze Star for actions in support of Operation Together Forward and Fardh AL Qanoon.

Hancock A 34-year veteran of the Indiana National Guard, Hancock serves with the 38th Division Support Command, known as "Task Force Indy." He and his wife, Sharon, reside in Flora.