Paratrooper receives Army's 2nd highest decoration

[bg]

Why our elected zeroes seem to think that the CMH is a posthumous award is beyond me.

Sticky political fingers gotta fuck up everything.

[gunsmittys]

This is what a true hero is...not fill in the blank rapper/athlete/movie "star"...all the best Sgt...ya done good.

Our worthless politians won't admit that our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines are heroes...if they did then it would give credence to their just and right actions. Can't have some "lil" troop outshine a politian perish the thought. This mans' actions and the actions of the numerous others who have been awarded the DSC, NC, AFC should lead the nightly news yet you never hear a peep; it is sad.

God speed to all the troops...for their actions are right and just.

[old grunt]

I hope that I get a chance to meet SFC White when my son finishes Jump School....it will be MY honor. Airborne NCO's ...the REAL Rock Stars !! Congrtaulations to another unsung American hero!!!

[erikwithak86]

I should have been more clear. The flash is still 1/507th, but the left shoulder patch is different.

I know this is a bit old Ops, but it's the 199th Infantry Brigade

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/199th_Infantry_Brigade

[Davenc]

I mentioned this to my son who is a Jump master instructor at Benning and he works with the guy. Once I read this I figured my son would know him since they pretty much do the same thing. Says hes a great guy.

My hats off to him for keeping his cool and raining hell on the enemy.

[AFTAC85]

Seems the ol 173rd is getting a lot of coverage these days, Congrats and outstanding work!

[Santo Tomas]

I recognized one of the guy in the pics as my old company commander Capt. Ferriter, now MG Ferriter.

I went to Ranger school with him.

[brothers all]

I think GH may have something there. God Bless the 173rd and all the rest of the Paratroopers who now serve. SFC White thank you for your service and your heroism.

[SGT G]

Outstanding example of a combat leader.

X2. It's nice to know that our country can still produce men like this. AATW!

[lz_NorthPole]

Outstanding!

[Ops NCO]

“Heroes are made long before the events that thrust them into a position to have to act,”

There it is...