Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Stars and Stripes ArticleWASHINGTON -- 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 armed enemy in Paktya, Afghanistan, May 26, 2008. Sua Sponte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 (I had to look up "One Station Unit Training.") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 It is good to see that the powers that be have gotten over the paranoia that awarding the MoH 'glorifies war' as some capons claim. It is also good to see that some are going to people who can get around, be seen, and be an inspiration to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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