For Medal Of Honor Recipient Capt. William Swenson, A Rocky Path To The White House -- Washington Post
Four years after he survived a brutal firefight in a remote Afghanistan valley that claimed the lives of five Americans, retired U.S. Army Capt. William Swenson will be hailed as a hero at the White House on Tuesday.
Swenson, 34, is credited with risking his life to help save his fellow troops and recover bodies, feats that President Obama will recount when he presents Swenson with the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration.
But for Swenson, the award stands for more than his personal bravery during the seven-hour battle in the Ganjgal valley, near the Pakistan border, on Sept. 8, 2009. It is also a measure of vindication.
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Update #1: Long wait ends this week as Swenson receives Medal of Honor -- Stars and Stripes
Update #2: Medal vindicates war hero William Swenson, who publicly attacked military leaders -- The Australian/The Times
Update #3: As hero finally gets Medal of Honor, some question the delay -- Yahoo News
My Comment: I have been following the case of U.S. Army Captain William Swenson since day one .... it is good to see him receive the award and recognition that he richly deserves.
Update #4: To learn more about Swenson and his heroic actions, go here.
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