Medal of Honor Presented to SEAL Edward Byers

According to CNN, a Medal of Honor was presented to a certain Navy SEAL on Monday morning. That Navy SEAL is Edward Byers, who was presented with this medal because of his actions in rescuing an American held hostage by Taliban insurgents. Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Byers received a medal for valor combat that only five other SEALs have ever received, presented to him by President Barack Obama. "Ed is defined by a deep sense of humility, he doesn't seek the spotlight, in fact he shuns it. He's the consummate quiet professional," Obama stated. "Today's ceremony is truly unique -- a rare opportunity for the American people to get a glimpse of a special breed of warrior that so often serves in the shadows." During the December 2012 operation, "his courageous actions" and "selfless service" was highlighted by the White House. As a defense official stated in an unclassified summary, Byers "displayed superior gallantry, extraordinary heroism at grave personal risk" and is "unquestionably deserving of the Medal of Honor."

-Destinee Testerman