New Mexico Congressional delegation honors Sergeant First Class Petry

By Under SecArmy Public AffairsSeptember 15, 2011

New Mexico Congressional delegation honors Sergeant Firts Class Petry
1 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Under Secretary of the Army, HON Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, attends the New Mexico Congressional delegation's reception in honor of Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry, September 13, 2011. Sergeant First Class Petry, a native of New Mexico, is the second ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
New Mexico Congressional delegation honors Sergeant First Class Petry
2 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Under Secretary of the Army, HON Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, attends the New Mexico Congressional delegation's reception in honor of Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry, September 13, 2011. Sergeant First Class Petry, a native of New Mexico, is the second ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
New Mexico Congressional delegation honors Sergeant First Class Petry
3 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Under Secretary of the Army, HON Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, attends the New Mexico Congressional delegation's reception in honor of Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry, September 13, 2011. Sergeant First Class Petry, a native of New Mexico, is the second ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
New Mexico Congressional delegation honors Sergeant First Class Petry
4 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Under Secretary of the Army, HON Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, attends the New Mexico Congressional delegation's reception in honor of Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry, September 13, 2011. Sergeant First Class Petry, a native of New Mexico, is the second ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
New Mexico Congressional delegation honors Sergeant First Class Petry
5 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Under Secretary of the Army, HON Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, attends the New Mexico Congressional delegation's reception in honor of Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry, September 13, 2011. Sergeant First Class Petry, a native of New Mexico, is the second ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
New Mexico Congressional delegation honors Sergeant First Class Petry
6 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Honorable Dr. Joseph Westphal, Undersecretary of the Army, talks with Gen. Raymond Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army and Senator John McCain, during a reception held on Capitol Hill Sept. 13 where the New Mexico delegation presented a resolutio... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Under Secretary of the Army, HON Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, attends the New Mexico Congressional delegation's reception in honor of Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry, September 13, 2011. Sergeant First Class Petry, a native of New Mexico, is the second living Medal of Honor recipient from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. During a combat mission in Paktya Province, Afghanistan, SFC Petry distinguished himself by risking his life above and beyond the call of duty. His valiant and selfless actions resulted in saving the lives of two fellow Soldiers.