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Sense of Congress regarding award of medal of honor to Thomas J. Grasso for acts of valor during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel

Division A · Title V: MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY · Subtitle I: Decorations and Awards

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Congress expresses the view that the Secretary of Defense should review Thomas J. Grasso's actions during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel to decide if he should be recommended for the Medal of Honor. If recommended and legal time limits are waived, the President should award him the Medal of Honor for his valor.

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Section Text · Sec. 589.
(1)

the Secretary of Defense should review the acts of valor of Thomas J. Grasso as a Sergeant First Class in the Army during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel to determine whether to recommend to the President to award Thomas J. Grasso the Medal of Honor for such acts of valor; and

(2)

subject to the enactment of legislation to waive the time limitations in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, the President should award the Medal of Honor to Thomas J. Grasso for such acts of valor if the Secretary so recommends.