Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Obama awards JBLM sergeant with Medal of Honor

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor Tuesday to a Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army sergeant who lost his hand in Afghanistan when he tried to toss an enemy grenade away from himself and two colleagues.

"Today, we honor a singular act of gallantry," Obama said. "The Medal of Honor reflects the deepest gratitude of our nation."

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