Full interview with Medal of Honor winner Sgt. Ryan Pitts

Name: Full interview with Medal of Honor winner Sgt. Ryan Pitts
Uploaded: 2014-07-24T19:46:26Z
Duration: P1051S
Description: Sgt. Ryan Pitts was nearing the end of his second tour in Afghanistan when his team began an operation that took a deadly turn. Hundreds of fighters initiated a large-scale attack on his unit and nine soldiers died. Pitts was hit with shrapnel in both legs and in his right arm, but he continued to fight and relay vital information before being airlifted out.

Clip: 07/24/2014 | 17m 31s

Sgt. Ryan Pitts was nearing the end of his second tour in Afghanistan when his team began an operation that took a deadly turn. Hundreds of fighters initiated a large-scale attack on his unit and nine soldiers died. Pitts was hit with shrapnel in both legs and in his right arm, but he continued to fight and relay vital information before being airlifted out.

Aired: 07/24/14

Rating: NR

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Full interview with Medal of Honor winner Sgt. Ryan Pitts

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