Medal of Honor Monday

Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. James Church

President Theodore Roosevelt's famous charge up San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War earned him the Medal of…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. Joe Ronnie Hooper

Several Medal of Honor recipients earn the honor for a moment of action. But for Army Sgt. Joe Ronnie Hooper,…

7 years ago

Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Arthur MacArthur Jr.

During the Civil War, more than 1,500 men earned the Medal of Honor, which had just been created. Today's Medal…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Robert Maxwell

For today's Medal of Honor Monday, we're honoring a brave recipient who passed away recently — 75 years after he…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Leslie Bellrichard

Selfless sacrifice is a common theme among Medal of Honor recipients, as many of them give their own lives to…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Chief Petty Officer William Badders

Master divers have one of the most coveted titles in the U.S. Navy. They’re technical experts who can journey to…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Air Force Capt. John S. Walmsley Jr.

Many of our nation's fallen heroes have yet to make it home from war. One of those men is Air…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Ed Freeman

Heroes are often people who volunteer for missions they know might be their last. During the Vietnam War, despite having reached…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Adm. Frank Jack Fletcher

Operational commander Navy Adm. Frank Jack Fletcher used his leadership experience in two key World War II engagements in the…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pfc. Harold Gonsalves

Artillery battalions were rarely on the front lines of the battle during World War II, but cannon units often found…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Union Army Pvt. George Maynard

The American Civil War accounts for 1,522 Medal of Honor recipients — nearly half of the total who have earned…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Lt. Vincent Capodanna

Chaplains aren’t just religious advocates for service members. They’re also relied upon for moral and spiritual well-being, with an ability…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins

For some people, the military is a calling. That was the case for Army Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, who reenlisted…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Jack Treadwell

By spring of 1945, the end of World War II was imminent. The Allies had pushed into Germany, and that…

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Marine Corps Cpl. Hershel Williams

The Battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific during World War II is one of the most famous battles of…

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