Our Country Salutes SFC Jared Monti

Sergeant First Class Jared Monti is our nation's most recent Medal of Honor recipient.

This is the account of his actions in Afghanistan that earned him America's highest military honor. Too often, dying in combat is the final requirement.

Thank you, Sergeant First Class Monti. Rest in peace.

And for any wondering, yes you do salute an enlisted Medal of Honor recipient. The Army teaches that in Basic Training. Nobody should underestimate what this means to the military--and ultimately our nation, of course.