Draft:Carl Philippe Enis
Carl Philippe Enis was an American staff sergeant and member of the United States Air Force's 308th Elite Rescue Squadron.
Early life and career[edit]
Carl was born on March 31, 1986, in Miami Beach, Florida, and grew up in Coral Gables, where he attended Gulliver Preparatory School. Enis obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Florida State University. Enis was a Pararescueman and was skilled in providing life-saving trauma care, search and rescue. He was proficient in different skills, including marksmanship, parachuting, SCUBA diving, mountaineering, and trauma medicine. On March 15, 2018, Staff Sergeant Enis died in a helicopter incident on the Syrian-Iraq border, along with six other airmen. Enis was recognized for his exceptional service to his country, posthumously receiving the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal with combat device.[1][2]
Enis was previously deployed to support combat operations in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. A graveside service was held in Enis's honor on May 21, 2018, at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Contributions to the Pararescue Foundation, Last Hope Rescue Florida, or That Others May Live Foundation can be made in his memory.[3][4][5]
Personal life[edit]
Enis was an accomplished outdoorsman and held licenses in real estate, insurance brokerage, and piloting. He was known to his family and friends as a humble, talented, and selfless individual who left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
References[edit]
- ^ Losey, Stephen (2018-03-17). "'He was golden': PJ killed in Iraq crash remembered as outdoorsman, loyal friend". Air Force Times. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Staff Sgt. Carl Enis| Military Times". thefallen.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ Hassanein, Karl Etters and Nada. "Tallahassee Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Enis killed in Iraq helicopter crash". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ Kelly, Caroline (2018-10-29). "Pilot misreading navigation system caused Iraq helicopter crash that killed 7, report says | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Joe Clements: Honoring Carl Enis, a genuine American hero". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. 2021-05-31. Retrieved 2023-03-25.