Today, President Barack Obama has awarded Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta the Medal of Honor. It is the first time since the Vietnam War that a living Soldier has received that award. It is the highest honor given by the military and is awarded for valor on the battlefield. The ceremony is being held at the White House.Giunta is 25-years-old and hails from Hiawatha, Iowa. He was just 22-years-old on October 25, 2007 when his patrol was attacked by enemy combatants. He is credited with running into the line of fire to push the enemy back and to give aid to fallen comrades. He is credited with saving several paratroopers and preventing one wounded Soldier and the body of another Soldier from falling into the hands of the Taliban in a battle in what is referred to the ‘Valley of Death’ in Afghanistan, the Korengal Valley.
The Sal Giunta Story from Sebastian Junger on Vimeo.
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