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Dakota Meyer’s Story – Medal of Honor
Removed from an ambushed platoon of Marines and soldiers in a remote Afghan village on Sept. 8, 2009, his reality viciously shaken by an onslaught of enemy fighters, Cpl. Dakota Meyer simply reacted as he knew best — tackling what he called “extraordinary circumstances” by “doing the right thing … whatever it takes.” Nearly two years later, the White House announced Aug. 12, 2011, the 23-year-old Marine scout sniper from Columbia, Ky., who has since left … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Dakota Meyer, Heroes, Marines, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Dakota Meyer – Medal of Honor
Navy Times: Dakota Meyer was contacted by President Obama on Monday, according to sources with knowledge of the award. He will be the first living Marine recipient of the nation’s highest award for valor since now-retired Sgt. Maj. Allan Kellogg received the medal for actions 41 years ago in Vietnam. Only two living recipients — both soldiers — have received the award for actions in Iraq and Afghanistan: Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta and Sgt. 1st Class … Read entire article »
Filed under: Dakota Meyer, Heroes, Marines, Military, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry – Medal of Honor
An Army Ranger who lost his right hand and suffered shrapnel wounds after throwing an armed grenade away from his fellow Soldiers will be the second living Medal of Honor Recipient from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. On July 12th, President Barack Obama will award Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry, with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Petry will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions during combat operations against an … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Leroy Arthur Petry, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Dakota Meyer – American Hero
It wasn’t a very big battle, as battles go. The Sept. 8, 2009, ambush on a joint patrol of Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces in Ganjgal village, Kunar Province, Afghanistan cost the lives of five Americans and nine Afghans. Like so many heartbreaking battles in this war, it need not have turned out this way. The official report on this action reads: During mission execution on 8 September 2009, the actions of key leaders … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Dakota Meyer, Heroes, Marines, Military, Tenth Mountain Division, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Staff Sgt. Salvatore A. Giunta – Medal of Honor
For all our stories on this American hero, follow this link. The White House announced Sept. 10 that Staff Sgt. Salvatore A. Giunta will be awarded the Medal of Honor. President Barack Obama called the Vicenza-based paratrooper to congratulate him personally on the exceptional award to be bestowed in recognition of acts of gallantry beyond the call of duty. When enemy forces in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley ambushed then-Spc. Giunta’s platoon on the evening of Oct. 25, 2007, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Sal Giunta, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta – Medal of Honor
For all our stories on this American hero, follow this link. White House Yesterday, President Obama spoke with Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta to inform him that he will be awarded the Medal of Honor for acts of gallantry at the risk of his life that went above and beyond the call of duty. Sergeant Giunta will be the first living service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor for service in Iraq or Afghanistan. The President … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Sal Giunta, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Robbie Miller gets his due, finally.
We’ve been advocating for the administration, Bush or Obama, to recognize the heroism of SSG Robbie Miller for some time. It’s happened. White House On October 6, President Barack Obama will award Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Staff Sergeant Miller will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in Afghanistan on January 25, 2008. He displayed immeasurable courage and uncommon valor – eventually … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Robbie Miller, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Sal Giunta survived Afghanistan
For all our stories on this American hero, follow this link. SSG Sal Giunta has not been officially confirmed as the latest soldier to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Multiple reports seem to indicate that he is that person. Giunta deserves the honor, as you will see in the following. But, most of all, he and his fellow soldiers deserve our thanks and our heartfelt apologies. It was lousy strategy and poor planning by senior officers … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Sal Giunta, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
SFC Jared Monti – Medal of Honor
Of all the privileges serving as President, there’s no greater honor than serving as Commander-in-Chief of the finest military that the world has ever known. And of all the military decorations that a President and a nation can bestow, there is none higher than the Medal of Honor. It has been nearly 150 years since our nation first presented this medal for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of life above and beyond … Read entire article »
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