Honoring a hero for his selfless actions in Afghanistan.

Capt Jeff S. — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:46:03 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYQUPKnX1QE

A Soldier's Act of Humanity Was Caught On Tape. Right In The Middle Of Combat!

Army Capt. Will Swenson received the Medal of Honor for his bravery while defending his country. The small act of kindness caught on video shows his real nat...

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 25 at 2015 10:50 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:50:52 -0400

Wow. An incredibly powerful video.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 10:52 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:52:34 -0400

What an Awesome example of what a leader should be! CPT. Swenson, I salute you and may God bless you in everything that you do!

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 25 at 2015 10:53 AM

SGT Scott Bell — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:53:33 -0400

Man it was nice to see it

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Sep 25 at 2015 11:31 AM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:31:37 -0400

That is beautiful.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 25 at 2015 12:36 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:36:50 -0400

That was worth the watery eyes I have.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 25 at 2015 1:46 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:46:58 -0400

Didn't a SGT get a MOH at the same engagement? Where the hell was he hiding?

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 25 at 2015 2:50 PM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:50:34 -0400

Capt Jeff S. It's a crying shame what he had to go through to eventually get his MoH. The army really screwed him. It took another MoH winner (Dakota Meyer) calling them out on it for him to get it.

For this one instance, shame on you, US Army leadership.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 3:31 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 15:31:42 -0400

There aren't proper words..."Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" comes to mind though.

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Sep 25 at 2015 4:47 PM

Cpl James Waycasie — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:47:48 -0400

Outstanding hero. It was common practice in old days for men to greet another man with whom they shared close bonds or deep respect with a kiss. This was not a " gay" lifestyle. This was sincere brotherly love for one another. Society made it into a "taboo" act.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Sep 25 at 2015 8:43 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:43:21 -0400

That to me demonstrates what military service is all about, taking care of each other. An exemplary officer willing to go to great lengths to take care of his people. An officer who cared so much for those he fought with, that he risked everything to save them. And that love was truly demonstrated, not staged. I stand with many who salute him.

Response by SGT Sara Hodgkiss made Sep 26 at 2015 12:50 AM

SGT Sara Hodgkiss — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:50:43 -0400

A true American hero!

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Sep 28 at 2015 10:13 AM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:13:25 -0400

CONGRATULATIONS sir! HOOAH