#MedalofHonor President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to 173rd Airborne Brigade Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts in the East Room of the White House, July 21, 2014. It was followed by a standing ovation. Pitts demonstrated extraordinary heroism on July 13, 2008, at Vehicle Patrol Base Kahler, near Wanat Village, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Despite being severely wounded, he took control of the observation post, returned fire and threw grenades to hold off over 200 enemy fighters. His relentles

Our headquarters building on Caserma Del Din now houses a dedicated Medal of Honor room, crafted to honor the personal courage and sacrifice of the 18 #SkySoldiers who have received the Medal of Honor for their actions in combat. #StrongEurope #USArmyEurope #Airborne U.S. Army U.S. Army Europe U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Army Future Soldier Center U.S. Army Future Soldier Family Future U.S. Army Soldiers United States US Army Garrison Italy AFN Vicenza AFN Europe AFN Aviano 7th Army Train