tore solis, who was also in afghanistan when he and his men went to attack an enemy position. they came under heavy fire when one of the soldiers he was serving with was injured. the medevac helicopter came in, solis put himself in the way to defend the helicopter himself and the men on it. when he had the chance to get on the helicopter, it would put it in danger. he signalled them to fly away. he suck come to the wounds he suffered that day. i had a chance to speak with his wife. she always told him come home, do not be a hero, and he said it was not a promise he could keep. it s chilling, inspirational, just incredible the bravery and the sacrifice of all of them. general marks, talk to us a bit more about the significance of
suffer severe burns to pull out six men, as well as an iraqi interpreter. he succumbed to his wounds a few weeks later. he was initially awarded the silver star. he family and many others lobbied for the medal of hon art that his sister will receive today. in 2013, master sergeant earl plumbly was in afghanistan when the base he was an. he was armed with only a pistol. i spoke with hem yesterday. it was all of seven minutes. he too was at first awarded a silver star, but upon review, he ll receive the medal of honor in a few moments. it was says first-class chris