text: I was incredibly honored to meet with Staff Sergeant Dominic Annecchini, a Santa Maria native, and his wife Melanie.  SSG Annecchini was severely wounded in combat last year while serving overseas, for which he earned the Silver Star. I was inspired by SSG AnnecchiniÛªs incredible story of recovery and am deeply grateful for his service and sacrifice to our country. http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=95127