Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta received the Congressional Medal of Honor today. The first live recipient since Vietnam.
Congratulations, Specialist Giunta. And thank you for your selfless and courageous service.
CMOHS.org - Staff Sergeant GIUNTA, SALVATORE A., U.S. Army: "Without regard to the ongoing fire, Specialist Giunta engaged the enemy before prepping and throwing grenades, using the explosions for cover in order to conceal his position. Attempting to reach additional wounded fellow soldiers who were separated from the squad, Specialist Giunta and his team encountered a barrage of enemy fire that forced them to the ground. The team continued forward and upon reaching the wounded soldiers, Specialist Giunta realized that another soldier was still separated from the element. Specialist Giunta then advanced forward on his own initiative. As he crested the top of a hill, he observed two insurgents carrying away an American soldier. He immediately engaged the enemy, killing one and wounding the other. Upon reaching the wounded soldier, he began to provide medical aid, as his squad caught up and provided security."
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