A fallen hero of the Fort Hood Jihad Massacre received a medal this week. Not, of course, that the Army describes the November 2009 attack in such meaningful terms. Yes, Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan shouted “Allahu akbar” (“Allah is great”) as he killed 14 and wounded more than two dozen. He contacted jihadi cleric Anwar al-Awlaki and frequented jihadist websites. He handed out business cards proclaiming himself a Soldier of Allah, and even presented an unsolicited Powerpoint briefing outlining reasons for Muslims within the U.S. armed forces to engage in jihad.

But no matter. His actions remain a total mystery to the U.S. Army.