Ty Carter

America's military is made up of exceptional men and women. But sometimes, even in the darkest horror of war, the actions of one individual can inspire an entire nation. Ty Carter did just that. Fighting at the Battle of Kamdesh, Carter braved overwhelming fire to support his friends and save the wounded. Like Sal Giunta, he was ready to die to prevent the enemy from capturing his comrade. Truly, his was an extraordinary act. Yet, Ty Carter has also served his country in another way. By speaking out about the challenge of PTSD, Carter has helped publicize this great national crisis. It necessitates our serious attention. As I argued for The Week, supporting the troops doesn't begin and end with the hanging of a yellow ribbon. Our fellow citizens deserve our unyielding support.

Soldier killed during Vietnam War to receive Medal of Honor

Leslie Sabo's MoH is long overdue. That a 22 year old draftee acted with such heroism is a tribute to him and his family. I would encourage readers to view the stories of those who have been awarded the MoH more recently, in Afghanistan and Iraq. This Korean War act is my personal favorite story.

and this guy for obvious reasons (although I assume no relation!)

Tom Rogan Thinks..

1) The debt talks seem to gathering steam.. though I would hope that the savings will exceed $4bn. If not then the solution will be temporary.

2) Hopefully this will continue. (Obama fundraisers deserting him)

3) These guys should be tried for treason. (British Taliban fighters detained in Afghanistan)

4) HOT weather in US.

5) This guy is the definition of a major league ass hole.

6) The Space Shuttle program has been a great success for the United States. It is profoundly disappointing that the President has essentially cancelled our efforts in Space. I find this especially staggering in the context of the President's oft stated desire for a new more globally competitive, educated population. What is more encouraging for students to learn math and physics than the space program? Put simply - the space program made these subjects cool. Obama probably thinks his words are sufficient. Hopefully a future President will right this wrong decision.

7) Another Medal of Honor winner. Fantastic.

1) Yemen is on the verge of becoming a failed state. AQAP will be loving the current situation. Yemen's water problems are a major, major issue.

2) The House of Reps is right to be angry with Obama on Libya. He has ignored them, ignored the war powers resolution and ignored the need for the development and implementation of a clear, defined and effective mission plan. It is surprising that Obama who was supposedly going to be a more consensual and less executive focused leader has been so willing to ignore congress.

3) The US must put more pressure on the Maliki government to treat protesters with fairness and dignity.

4) Weiner better get some message control going..

5) The real problem in reconstruction efforts for Afghanistan is a lack of collaboration between different government agencies combined with a lack of oversight and planning.

6) Really can't see how this is any different to Obama's plan. Obviously Obama also knows that Israel cannot negotiate on the issue of its jewish statehood.

7) Once again.. on the Babar Ahmad trial the CPS brought a case to trial that had no merit.


8) Some good news. As I wrote in the guardian, we are lucky to have these citizens.