Salvatore Giunta

Memorial Day: A Holiday Weekend Held Most Dear by American Immigrants

Nasser J. Kazeminy | Posted 07.27.2011

Nasser J. Kazeminy

As we observe Memorial Day 2011, we have a moral obligation to pause and pay tribute to every American, immigrant or not, who cares so deeply for our nation that they were willing to sacrifice themselves to defend it.

PHOTOS: Michelle Repeats India Brooch Stateside

Posted 05.25.2011

First Lady Michelle Obama attended the Medal of Honor presentation ceremony for Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta in the East Room on Tuesday. For the o...

1st Living Afghan War Vet To Receive Medal Of Honor

AP | MICHAEL J. CRUMB | Posted 05.25.2011

DES MOINES, Iowa — A 25-year-old soldier from Iowa who exposed himself to enemy gunfire to try to save two fellow soldiers will become the first...