Medal of Honor
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Re: Medal of Honor
60 Minutes did an interview with the guy last Sunday. It was pretty touching. I'd definitely recommend it if you can find the clip online. His humility amid all the clamor is absolutely impressive.
60 Minutes did an interview with the guy last Sunday. It was pretty touching. I'd definitely recommend it if you can find the clip online. His humility amid all the clamor is absolutely impressive.
Re: Medal of Honor
I can't imagine the pressure he is under and will be under the rest of his time in uniform.
He is truly a great man and humble as can be.
I can't imagine the pressure he is under and will be under the rest of his time in uniform.
He is truly a great man and humble as can be.
From the book WAR, Medal of Honor recipient Giunta
http://www.stripes.com/war-excerpt-about-staff-sgt-salvatore-giunta-s-actions-1.117774
http://www.stripes.com/war-excerpt-about-staff-sgt-salvatore-giunta-s-actions-1.117774
Re: From the book WAR, Medal of Honor recipient Giunta
"Think how good the great soldiers are" SSGT Giunta
With thanks to all,
"Think how good the great soldiers are" SSGT Giunta
With thanks to all,
Re: From the book WAR, Medal of Honor recipient Giunta
I was struck by the same line, preceeded by, "I'm an average soldier, mediocre."
I'm proud to live under the same flag that guys like this fight for. He makes me want to be a better person.
I was struck by the same line, preceeded by, "I'm an average soldier, mediocre."
I'm proud to live under the same flag that guys like this fight for. He makes me want to be a better person.
Re: From the book WAR, Medal of Honor recipient Giunta
Amazing:
SSGT Giunta makes me proud to be a member of the Brotherhood of the Airborne.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have ridden the skies in great machines, hooked up and jumped with the best of men. I have fought long and hard, and when I felt I had no energy left, I have been fired by the fear that I stopped fighting, my comrades would die.
And when I was in danger, enemy all around, I heard the thunder from my left and my right,as my life was defended. I have never been alone.
I live, jump, fight and battle to victory with the greatest assemblage of men on earth.
Gentlemen, to the BROTHERHOOD of the AIRBORNE.</div></div>
To the AIRBORNE !
To SSGT Giunta
Amazing:
SSGT Giunta makes me proud to be a member of the Brotherhood of the Airborne.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have ridden the skies in great machines, hooked up and jumped with the best of men. I have fought long and hard, and when I felt I had no energy left, I have been fired by the fear that I stopped fighting, my comrades would die.
And when I was in danger, enemy all around, I heard the thunder from my left and my right,as my life was defended. I have never been alone.
I live, jump, fight and battle to victory with the greatest assemblage of men on earth.
Gentlemen, to the BROTHERHOOD of the AIRBORNE.</div></div>
To the AIRBORNE !
To SSGT Giunta
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Re: From the book WAR, Medal of Honor recipient Giunta
There is more in the Overtime Video which is equally extraordinary.
There is more in the Overtime Video which is equally extraordinary.
Re: Medal of Honor
In Junger's book "War" it describes the incident. Junger was a reporter embedded with that unit in the Korengal Valley. The book starts off strong describing life in the valley, but slows at the end.
In Junger's book "War" it describes the incident. Junger was a reporter embedded with that unit in the Korengal Valley. The book starts off strong describing life in the valley, but slows at the end.
