US Army SSG Salvatore Giunta: Medal of Honor Recipient War in Afghanistan On October 25, 2007, in Afghanistan, Specialist Salvatore Giunta was serving as a team leader with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment. That day, he and his team were navigating difficult terrain when they were suddenly ambushed by a well-armed and coordinated insurgent force. Under intense enemy fire, Specialist Giunta sprinted toward cover and immediately returned fire. When he saw his squad leader fall—and
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US Army SSG Salvatore Giunta: Medal of Honor Recipient War in Afghanistan On October 25, 2007, in Afghanistan, Specialist Salvatore Giunta was serving as a team leader with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment. That day, he and his team were navigating difficult terrain when they were suddenly ambushed by a well-armed and coordinated insurgent force. Under intense enemy fire, Specialist Giunta sprinted toward cover and immediately returned fire. When he saw his squad leader fall—and
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16 years ago, on this day, while fighting in the War on Terrorism in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta took the actions that would lead to his Medal of Honor distinction, saving many of his comrades’ lives. After being ambushed and pinned down by heavy enemy fire, Recipient Giunta noticed his injured squad leader and raced toward him to administer aid. However, enemy fire quickly struck Giunta’s body armor and secondary weapon – causing him to resort to using grenades for cover. While
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16 years ago, on this day, while fighting in the War on Terrorism in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta took the actions that would lead to his Medal of Honor distinction, saving many of his comrades’ lives. After being ambushed and pinned down by heavy enemy fire, Recipient Giunta noticed his injured squad leader and raced toward him to administer aid. However, enemy fire quickly struck Giunta’s body armor and secondary weapon – causing him to resort to using grenades for cover. While
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Leave no man behind. Sergeant Salvatore Giunta is a living hero. In 2007, his unit came under heavy fire in Afghanistan. He rallied his men, dragging an injured soldier to safety. Then the insurgents tried to kidnap a wounded specialist. Giunta entered the crossfire with no regard for his own well-being and fended off the attackers. He saved Specialist Josh Brennan from capture. Brennan later tragically succumbed to his wounds but Giunta's bravery was still remarkable. In 2010, President Barack
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Leave no man behind. Sergeant Salvatore Giunta is a living hero. In 2007, his unit came under heavy fire in Afghanistan. He rallied his men, dragging an injured soldier to safety. Then the insurgents tried to kidnap a wounded specialist. Giunta entered the crossfire with no regard for his own well-being and fended off the attackers. He saved Specialist Josh Brennan from capture. Brennan later tragically succumbed to his wounds but Giunta's bravery was still remarkable. In 2010, President Barack
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Former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta received the Medal of Honor — the United States’ highest military declaration — for his exceptional bravery, heroism and sacrifice during a deadly 2007 Taliban ambush in Afghanistan. Come meet him on Thursday, January 29 at Union Grove Union High School as we celebrate GoFrankGo Day and our nation's 250th birthday! | Community State Bank
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Former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta received the Medal of Honor — the United States’ highest military declaration — for his exceptional bravery, heroism and sacrifice during a deadly 2007 Taliban ambush in Afghanistan. Come meet him on Thursday, January 29 at Union Grove Union High School as we celebrate GoFrankGo Day and our nation's 250th birthday! | Community State Bank
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#TBT to former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Medal of Honor recipient Sal Giunta as he accepts the 2013 IAVA Veterans Leadership Award at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America's 7th Annual #HeroesGala. http://vimeo.com/79697635 Join us tonight for #IAVA's 10th Anniversary #HeroesGala. iava.org/heroesgala | Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
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Experience the thrill of the jump with Medal of Honor recipient Sal Giunta, from takeoff to landing through his helmet cam. (Enjoy his under-canopy commentary as well.) #airborne #medalofhonor #moh #aatw | The Foundation for Exceptional Warriors - The FEW
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For Medal of Honor Recipient Sal Giunta — the first living Recipient from the Global War on Terror — the Medal doesn’t symbolize one act or one person, but the millions who answered the call to serve. His reflection, though captured over 10 years ago, is a reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and humility that define all who wear the uniform. | Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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