Ryan M. Pitts
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Ryan Pitts is a former United States Army soldier and the ninth living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the War in Afghanistan.
Pitts in July 2014
Pitts receiving the Medal of Honor from President Obama
Battle of Wanat
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The Battle of Wanat took place on July 13, 2008, when around 200 Taliban insurgents attacked American troops stationed in the Waygal district of Afghanistan's far eastern Nuristan province. The distan
Ryan M. Pitts
…served as a Forward Observer. Initially Pitts was recommended to receive a Distinguished Service Cross, for his actions on July 13, 2008, during the Battle of Wanat. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 21, 2014. Along with Salvatore Giunta and Kyle J. White, Pitts is the third recipient of the Medal of Honor…
U.S. Army soldiers guarding Vehicle Patrol Base Kahler the day before the battle.
Rock Move OPLAN July 8–9, 2008. The result of the move was the establishment of a Coalition outpost at Wanat
Proposal for COP at Wanat
Combat Outpost Kahler – July 13, 2008. Observation post is to the upper right of the main camp with buildings and mosque at and overlooking the edge of the northern perimeter