Sorry Sarge, you're a hero.
Command Sergeant Major
(I was this, but a different strike:)
Times 2. And, whether he likes it or not, I could only think to call what he did heroic and Riling a hero.
But, I'm always amazed at the humility with which men like this serve this country. Without question, it is guys like this who make our military the professional fighting machine that it is (no offense to any officers).
My brother's brother-in-law is a Master Chief in the Navy also. Much respect for you, him, and all the other men and women.