WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Lt. Rufus Herring Navy Lt. Rufus Geddie Herring was in command of a gunboat supporting a reconnaissance mission before the Battle of Iwo Jima kicked off when his ship came under heavy enemy fire. Despite serious wounds, Herring managed to fire back and steer his vessel to safety, all without leaving any of the recon team behind. For his bravery and leadership, he received the Med  more