The war in Iraq began in 1991, resumed in 2003, and then turned into a counterinsurgency war. The war in Afghanistan began in 2001 and continues. However, only since Obama to office in 2009 have living recipients received the Medal of Honor. Does anyone else wonder why?
It’s because the military was taking a lot of criticism for being too stingy with the award. Those Soldiers that 0 has awarded the medal to deserve it without question.