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Soldier Who Risked Life to Save Another to be Awarded Medal of Honor!!

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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/10/sgt-salvatore-giunta-awarded-medal-honor/

Soldier Who Risked Life to Save Another to be Awarded Medal of Honor!!

WASHINGTON -- A U.S. soldier who risked his life in Afghanistan in 2007 to save a wounded comrade from being captured by enemy forces will receive the Medal of Honor from President Obama, it was announced Friday.

Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta will be the first living person awarded the medal, the nation's top military honor, since the Vietnam War. The medal is given for the highest valor in combat.

Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta served in the Army as rifle team leader for the 2nd Battalion 503rd Infantry during combat operations in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. The White House says Giunta went beyond the call of duty in October 2007 when he exposed himself to enemy fire to pull a comrade back to cover.
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Wayne
 
I make it a habit to shake the hand of any soldier I see while out in my travels. That goes for active duty and retired. It's an awesome and sometime nerving feeling. I absolutely enjoy the looks on their faces when I do it. Some smile from ear to ear and some get a little shaken because they aren't expecting it.

Being a former soldier myself, it's an honor for me to be in the presence of another. Something that didn't hit me until after I discharged from service. I won't forget what they do for us on a daily basis. The sacrifice they make for US everyday.

Here in NH, a good portion of the soldiers who are returning from combat fly into Pease before returning to their respective bases. There is an organization that greets them, affectionately called the Pease Greeters. Check out their site and see what they do.

http://peasegreeters.org/

Thanks Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta for everything! I salute you!

Wayne
 
Very cool, there's nothing more inspiring to me than men in uniform with a chest full of metals!

I have a question. Are there any metals or awards for our private soldiers, if not why?
 
Many great thanks to Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, and a solid 24 karat gold 'hats off' to all men and women who have served and will serve.

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I'm with ya, Wayne... When I see a guy/gal in uniform, I thank them for their service. My father, uncles and grandfathers served and I know that they weren't thanked enough for their service and sacrifices... so I make it a point to make sure that, for my part, this generation's service men and women don't feel the same way.
 
Me too, Wayne. I buy them coffee if I can get them to hold still for it! It's amazing to thank somebody from the Korean or Vietnam eras because they don't see it coming usually.
 
medusacoils said:
I make it a habit to shake the hand of any soldier I see while out in my travels. That goes for active duty and retired. It's an awesome and sometime nerving feeling. I absolutely enjoy the looks on their faces when I do it. Some smile from ear to ear and some get a little shaken because they aren't expecting it.

Being a former soldier myself, it's an honor for me to be in the presence of another. Something that didn't hit me until after I discharged from service. I won't forget what they do for us on a daily basis. The sacrifice they make for US everyday.

Here in NH, a good portion of the soldiers who are returning from combat fly into Pease before returning to their respective bases. There is an organization that greets them, affectionately called the Pease Greeters. Check out their site and see what they do.

http://peasegreeters.org/

Thanks Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta for everything! I salute you!

Wayne
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The_Thunderer said:
I'm with ya, Wayne... When I see a guy/gal in uniform, I thank them for their service. My father, uncles and grandfathers served and I know that they weren't thanked enough for their service and sacrifices... so I make it a point to make sure that, for my part, this generation's service men and women don't feel the same way.
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wstphal said:
Me too, Wayne. I buy them coffee if I can get them to hold still for it! It's amazing to thank somebody from the Korean or Vietnam eras because they don't see it coming usually.
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Me too, every time I get the chance. It's the very least I can do. Thank you to every service man and woman defending our freedoms!
 
It's good to see someone living get the MOH. It's a welcome sight to all the ones I've seen given out over the course of the war on terrorism. I just hit 14 years of service in the Army in July of this year.. Plan on doing 11 more to meet my retirement goals. Congrats to this fine SSG!
 
Wow, a VERY rare and enormous honor! These medals are not easily earned, and to live to see it is a very, very rare thing to happen. Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, thank you for your service and sacrifice...although I'm sure you'd say you were just doing your job as an NCO!
 
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