The Medal has not been given recently for killing a bunch of the enemy at great risk to themselves, but more for recently it has been bestowed on those that have saved people while risking their life.
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Are you trying to make a point here ? The medal is awarded for courage displayed at risk of one's life . Specialist Giunta ran out alone chasing terrorists dragging his friend off . He was under no cover at all . I fail to see how an enemy body count should be any factor in this .
I want to say I appreciate the responses in this forum . I posted the article in two other political forums and didn't get a single response . To me that indicates a great lack of appreciation for those serving to protect us .
Awarded for "[Conspicuous] gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against any enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party."
For me...the award was also bestowed by the PEOPLE of the USA....to a true hero...putting politics into this ceremony only belittles the cause and why it was given...
I watched the people and family and friends..the happiness and joy, the tears flowing...The respect by fellow servicemen and women....I hardly noticed the President...it was not about him...
Yes I thought it was clear.Crazynuff said:Are you trying to make a point here ?
I'm aware of that.The medal is awarded for courage displayed at risk of one's life .
He did do that and was bestowed the Medal of Honor, which I whole Heartedly believe he deserves.Specialist Giunta ran out alone chasing terrorists dragging his friend off . He was under no cover at all .
In the case of SSG. Sal Giunta, it doesn't I was clearly talking about recent awards.I fail to see how an enemy body count should be any factor in this .
Please take the time to read his story. Pass on his story to your kids and/or grand kids. Tell them about other MOH recipients. Tell them about all of this countries unrecognized heros. Just please leave the politics in the threads about politics. No matter what your political views are I think this story is about more.
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