Silver Star
To grossly misquote Dr. Martin Luther King, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by their 23rd chromosome but by the content of their character".
"Her actions saved the lives of numerous convoy members. Sgt. Hester's bravery is in keeping with the finest traditions of military heroism," her award citation reads.Via Instapundit.
"I'm honored to even be considered, much less awarded, the medal," Hester told the American Forces Press Service, a military-run information service. "It really doesn't have anything to do with being a female. It's about the duties I performed that day as a soldier."