Retired Army captain dedicates his Medal of Honor award to fellow soldiers in Afghanistan
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Medal of Honor recipient Ret. Army Captain William Swensen describes being honored at the White House and celebrates the opening of the National Medal of Honor museum on 'The Story.'
Swenson received the award for his bravery on Sept. 8, 2009, when he repeatedly exposed himself to the enemy fire of 60 insurgents to rescue and aid his fellow soldiers in eastern Afghanistan. He is one of 3,500 service members who have received the honor. Stephanie Samsel is a digital production assistant at Fox News Digital. She has previously written for Campus Reform and the Media Research Center, covering political bias in education and entertainment.
The veteran did not hesitate to credit the "service and sacrifice" of the unsung heroes with him in Afghanistan for receiving the award.
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