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80 years after D-Day the family of a Black World War II combat medic receives his medal for heroism
Read full article: 80 years after D-Day the family of a Black World War II combat medic receives his medal for heroismA Black combat medic who treated 200 troops during the harrowing invasion of Normandy during World War II is being honored with the Army's second highest award.
Biden bestows Medal of Honor on Union soldiers who helped hijack train in Confederate territory
Read full article: Biden bestows Medal of Honor on Union soldiers who helped hijack train in Confederate territoryA descendent of a Union soldier getting the Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden for conspicuous gallantry during the Civil War says it’s an opportunity for his ancestor to be remembered as “a brave soldier who did what he thought was right.”.
Congress honors deceased Korean War hero with lying in honor ceremony
Read full article: Congress honors deceased Korean War hero with lying in honor ceremonyCongress has given one of its highest final tributes, a lying in honor ceremony at the Capitol, to Medal of Honor Recipient Ralph Puckett Jr. He led an outnumbered company in battle during the Korean War and was the last surviving veteran of that war to receive the Medal of Honor.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
Read full article: Biden awards Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefightPresident Joe Biden has awarded the Medal of Honor to an Army pilot from the Vietnam War who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy — facing almost certain death.
Biden approves Medal of Honor for Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
Read full article: Biden approves Medal of Honor for Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefightThe White House says President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War-era Army pilot who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy.
'He's home': Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to Georgia
Read full article: 'He's home': Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to GeorgiaAn American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor after he went missing in battle during the Korean War was buried on Memorial Day near his hometown in Georgia.
Medal of Honor recipient's remains ID'd 73 years after Korea
Read full article: Medal of Honor recipient's remains ID'd 73 years after KoreaThe remains of a U.S. Army corporal killed during the Korean War and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor have been identified, 73 years after he went missing.
Former White House aides to testify at next Jan. 6 hearing
Read full article: Former White House aides to testify at next Jan. 6 hearingTwo former White House aides are expected to testify at the House Jan. 6 committee’s hearing Thursday as the panel examines what Donald Trump was doing as his supporters broke into the Capitol, according to a person familiar with the plans.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 for Vietnam War heroism
Read full article: Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 for Vietnam War heroismPresident Joe Biden has bestowed the nation’s highest military honor to four Army soldiers for heroism that he says went above and beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War.
Bill passes to rename Ann Arbor VA facility after Lt. Colonel Charles S. Kettles
Read full article: Bill passes to rename Ann Arbor VA facility after Lt. Colonel Charles S. KettlesANN ARBOR, Mich. – Legislation passed to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Ann Arbor after Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI)Decades ago, Lieutenant Colonel Kettles courageously went back into enemy territory to save the lives of 44 of his fellow servicemen. It is a fitting tribute to rename the Ann Arbor VA hospital for a hometown hero. In 2015, Dingell led legislation to waive time limitations that deemed Lieutenant Colonel Kettles ineligible for consideration of the Medal of Honor. After the bill was enacted, President Obama awarded Kettles the Medal of Honor on July 18, 2016, nearly 50 years after his heroic actions.
Military leaders quarantined after official tests positive
Read full article: Military leaders quarantined after official tests positiveThe nation's top military leaders were under self-quarantine Tuesday, Oct. 6, after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus, the Pentagon said. (Michael Reynolds/Pool via AP, File)WASHINGTON – The nation's top military leaders were under self-quarantine Tuesday after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus, the Pentagon said. Officials said that is where most of the military leaders were exposed to him, but he also had other meetings with officials. According to officials, the military leaders were negative at that time, and they will continue to be tested in the coming days. Some stayed home after having been exposed to the virus and other military leaders have self-quarantined for a short time after returning from travel.
Families who lost loved ones in the military honored with new Clinton Township monument
Read full article: Families who lost loved ones in the military honored with new Clinton Township monumentCLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Crews broke ground Thursday on a memorial to honor Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones in the military. The 7-foot-tall black granite monument will stand at the Clinton Township Hall on Romeo Plank Road. You can watch Tim Pamplin’s full story in the video player above. More information on the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument can be found on the Hershel Wood Williams Medal of Honor Foundation website.
Trump to welcome military working dog Conan to White House
Read full article: Trump to welcome military working dog Conan to White HouseWASHINGTON, DC Every dog has his day, just not at the White House. President Donald Trump tweets that the military working dog injured in the raid last weekend that killed the Islamic State leader will leave the Middle East for the White House sometime next week. In announcing the impending visit, Trump again posted an altered image of him presenting a medal to the dog. "Thank you Daily Wire," Trump tweeted after midnight Wednesday. "Very cute recreation, but the 'live' version of Conan will be leaving the Middle East for the White House sometime next week!"