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A US Navy SEAL will be required to do what Special Operations Warfare specialists from all branches of military service, just don't do - step out of the shadows and into the light, again, something that just isn't done. However, he has no choice. He is required to do so because President Obama will be presenting him with the Medal of Honor for actions he took on December 8, 2012 in Afghanistan.
The first link is to a video you really should watch before reading the articles in the other two links.
Navy SEAL details mission that led to Medal of Honor - video
Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr.: For actions during Operation Enduring Freedom on Dec. 8, 2012 | Navy.mil
A SEAL Team 6 member must step out of the shadows to receive the Medal of Honor | WaPo Article
In case you're wondering about the salad on his chest, the upper most left is the Bronze Star (four awards) and beside it is the Purple Heart for wounds received during combat (2 awards). There are many other that have the "V" for valor as well.
The first link is to a video you really should watch before reading the articles in the other two links.
Navy SEAL details mission that led to Medal of Honor - video
Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr.: For actions during Operation Enduring Freedom on Dec. 8, 2012 | Navy.mil
A SEAL Team 6 member must step out of the shadows to receive the Medal of Honor | WaPo Article
In case you're wondering about the salad on his chest, the upper most left is the Bronze Star (four awards) and beside it is the Purple Heart for wounds received during combat (2 awards). There are many other that have the "V" for valor as well.
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