By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/former-army-staff-sgt-ryan-pitts-receive-medal-honor Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts to receive Medal of Honor Nation Jul 21, 2014 3:13 PM EDT President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan M. Pitts during a White House ceremony Monday. In 2008, Pitts fought off enemy fighters in Wanat, Afghanistan, during one of the war’s bloodiest battles. Pitts is the ninth living veteran from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to receive the medal. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan M. Pitts during a White House ceremony Monday. In 2008, Pitts fought off enemy fighters in Wanat, Afghanistan, during one of the war’s bloodiest battles. Pitts is the ninth living veteran from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to receive the medal. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now