When a gunman opened fire on his platoon, Spc. James Ashley's first instinct was to protect a fellow soldier. The other soldier was saved, but Ashley was shot in the face.  (Photo courtesy of James Ashley)

When a gunman opened fire on his platoon, Spc. James Ashley’s first instinct was to protect a fellow soldier. The other soldier was saved, but Ashley was shot in the face. (Photo courtesy of James Ashley)