And Mendoza 's parents , you know . Staff Sgt . Anthony Giunta is the first American recipient of the Medal of Honor since 1945 . Taliban attack Giunta 's unit in Afghanistan . Giunta saves buddy from Taliban kidnapping , but Brennan dies of wounds the next day .
Staff Sgt . Anthony Giunta is the first American recipient of the Medal of Honor since 1945 . Taliban attack Giunta 's unit in Afghanistan . Giunta saves buddy from Taliban kidnapping , but Brennan dies of wounds the next day .