US Army Ranger Josh Hargis: A Real Soldiers Heart

US Army Ranger Josh Hargis  Photo Provided By: The Blaze

Wounded, bandaged and hooked up to tubes in an Afghanistan intensive care unit, a U.S. Army Ranger, thought by hospital staff to be unconscious, heard his commander’s voice and addressed him with the iconic symbol of respect: a salute.

Josh Hargis, a Purple Heart recipient with the 3rd Ranger Battalion, was injured after 13 improvised explosive devices went off while he was conducting a mission in Afghanistan to capture a high value target, according to the website Guardian of Valor. Several members of the unit were killed by a woman wearing a suicide vest and others injured by the IEDs that went off afterward.

Hargis’ commander sent his wife, Taylor, a letter explaining what her husband endured along with a photo, which the Guardian of Valor is calling the “salute seen around the world.”

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Thank you for your service Josh. We salute you! You are the heart of American Pride!

Dakota Meyer: A True American Hero!

U.S. Marne Corps Sergeant Dakota Meyer (Ret.), is the first living Marine in 38 years to receive the Medal of Honor (September 15, 2011) for his actions in an Afghan firefight two years ago . . . In August 2011, he talks about his amazing heroics that fateful day . . . with family and friends providing proud comments about this great Marine Corps hero.

To hear Sergeant Dakota Meyer's story watch this amazing video below!

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As always, thank you for your service. Semper Fi Marine!