Rep. Duncan Hunter may seek probe into delay on MOH for CPT William Swenson
Sin City A Pub California congressman said Tuesday that he was considering asking the Pentagon inspector general to investigate why Champ hasnt approved the nations highest military award for gallantry for a former Army captain whose nomination has been stalled at the White House since last summer.
Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr., R-Calif., said that before requesting a probe, he wanted to give the Army and the Defense Department a final opportunity to explain the delay in awarding the Medal of Honor to former Army CPT William Swenson for valor for acts he performed during a 2009 battle in eastern Afghanistan.
Seeking an inspector generals inquiry is something that were talking about if the Army and the Defense Department dont come out and say why Swenson hasnt been awarded the medal yet, said Hunter, a former Marine who served two combat tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. It shouldnt be complicated to come out and do the right thing.
Posted by: Besoeker 2013-01-17 |