This weeks tribute honors the service of Army Veteran, SSG Ryan Pitts, who will receive the Medal of Honor on Monday at the White House for the ROCK HARD combat actions he performed in Afghanistan in 2008. Pitts took grenade shrapnel in both legs and his left arm. For more than an hour after, Pitts continued to fight and defend his position and his teammates, despite his injuries. Throughout the battle, despite the loss of blood and severity of his wounds, Pitts incredible toughness, determination, and ability to communicate with leadership while under fire allowed U.S. forces to hold the observation post and turn the tide of the battle. Fire for effect, SSG Pitts, and thank you for your service. army.mil/medalofhonor/pitts/battle/index.html
Posted on: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:00:01 +0000