Combat is chaos, danger and Murphy’s Law all blended into one session. Look inside to see a video of recent Medal of Honor recipient Army Army Capt. Will Swenson as he works to save the lives of his soldiers.
Captain William Swenson Facts
Home: Seattle, Wash.
Date of birth: November 2, 1978
Military Service: United States Army
Date of Medal of Honor action: September 8, 2009
Location of Medal of Honor action: Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Heroic actions: Exposed self to heavy enemy fire several times in order to save his comrades.
Date of Medal of Honor presentation: October 15, 2013