Wednesday’s Hero

This Weeks Post Was Suggested By CindySSgt. Salvatore Giunta 25 years old from Ceder Rapid, Iowa 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat TeamYesterday, SSgt. Salvatore Giunta became the first living recipient of the Medal Of Honor since the Vietnam War.From the official citation:Then-Specialist Salvatore A. Giunta distinguished himself by acts of ...continue reading

Wednesday’s Hero

First Lieutenant Gregory F. Ambrosia 28 years old from Knoxville, Tennessee 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne BrigadeThe President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant ...continue reading

Wednesday’s Hero

First Lieutenant Randall Lee Ashby Second Platoon, Company B, 317th Engineer Battalion, 2d Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant ...continue reading


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