Obama Administration Presents IDF’s Gantz with Legion of Merit Award

David Streeter — February 6, 2013 – 3:41 pm | Barack Obama | Military Comments (0) Add a comment

Photo from IDF Spokesperson

The Obama Administration presented the Israeli Defense Forces’ Chief of General Staff Benny Gantz with the Legion of Merit award for his military service. JTA reported:

Gantz accepted the award on Tuesday during his five-day visit to the United States at the invitation of his U.S. counterpart, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey. On behalf of President Obama, Dempsey presented Gantz with the award.

An attached letter signed by Dempsey and the U.S. secretary of defense, Leon Panetta, said Gantz was recognized for his outstanding and noteworthy command, and for his military service.

Gantz accepted the award on behalf of Israeli soldiers and commanders, and said it represented the strong relationship between the U.S. and Israeli militaries, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

DOD Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sun L. Vega

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