Medal of Honor
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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Watch: President Trump Presents the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Travis W. Atkins
President Donald Trump presents the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Travis W. Atkins, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry.…
Read More »President Donald Trump’s Schedule for Wednesday, March 27, 2019
President Donald Trump will have lunch with Vice President Mike Pence. Later, the president will present the Medal of Honor…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Medal of Honor Monday: Army Spc. Daniel Fernandez
Of the more than 260 service members who received the Medal of Honor for actions taken in Vietnam, not many…
Read More »Medal of Honor Monday: Army Lt. Col. Teddy Roosevelt
In honor of Presidents Day, we thought it would be worthwhile to honor the only president to have earned the…
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