For the first time since the Vietnam War, the Pentagon has nominated a living soldier to receive the Medal of Honor, America’s highest award for heroism. The action in question took place in Afghanistan in the fall of 2007. Since the nomination is still under consideration and may result in award of a lesser decoration, the nominee’s name remains confidential. Reportedly even his family does not know the recommendation has reached the White House and is under presidential review.
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