U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Waller has been decorated with the Army Commendation Medal.

The medal is awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.

Waller, a machinist, is assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. He has 18 years of military service.

He is the son of Drew and Dianna Waller of Streetsboro. His wife, Debbie, is the daughter of Tammy and Cathy Carlisle of Columbus, Ga. The sergeant is a 1988 graduate of Garfield Heights High School.