Odierno made it clear who he thought deserved the award.
"This award is not about me. It's about the more than one million Soldiers who earn this award. It's their dedication," he said.
Odierno also had words of praise for Soldiers who led the way, setting examples for today's Soldiers to follow: men like Marshall and Goodpaster who "represented what's best about our country; selfless leaders who put their country before themselves." Full Story»