Posted on 10/15/2013 5:18:24 PM PDT by Silentgypsy
Four years after risking his life in Afghanistan, William D. Swenson solemnly received the Medal of Honor on Tuesday in a case of battlefield bravery with some odd twists: The young Army captain questioned the judgment of his superiors, and the paperwork nominating him for the award was lost. He left the military two years ago but wants to return to active duty, a rare move for a medal recipient.
The nation's highest military honor — a sky blue ribbon and medal — was clasped around Swenson's neck by President Barack Obama at the White House. The president described how Swenson repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to recover fallen comrades and help save others during a battle against Taliban insurgents in the Ganjgal valley near the Pakistan border on Sept. 8, 2009. The fight claimed five Americans, 10 Afghan army troops and an interpreter.
Swenson is the second Medal of Honor recipient....
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That Obama! He’s so brave! Ummmm! Ummmm! Ummmm! Any idea who the “war vet” is that BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA gave the Medal of Honor to? Fluken “media”.
Too bad Capt Swenson had to receive this honor from a fake CIC.
Another staged event to make us think he supports the military. Poor guy.
I would have handed it back to Barry and said, “I’ll wait until we have a real leader”.
Look at Obama’s eyes and listen to his speech and tell me he hasn’t been reminiscing about his Choom gang for several hours before this event.
Communist in Chief owes “Reggie Love” a medal too.
It's a wonder the Medal didn't burn his hands, like a crucifix on a vampire.
CPT Swenson looked like he could barely control his fury at this empty gesture from the Choom preezy. Like being decorated by the draft dodger Clinton.
IIRC, somebody trashed his recommendation for award paperwork. Obama’s tentacles are everywhere.
He has requested reentry to active duty. He wants to complete the mission under a different CiC.
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