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Sources: Marine Kyle Carpenter will receive MoH for heroism in Afghanistan
This photo from March 2011 shows Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, getting support from his fiance Jordan Gleaton, in the state senate chambers, where Sen. Jake Knotts, R-Lexington, presented a proclamation honoring the injured serviceman. story by: Hope Hodge Seck photo … Continue reading
Afghan war vet presented with Medal of Honor
Capt. William Swenson sits in Task Force Chosin mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle while conducting a shura, or Muslim consultation, in October 2009. story by: Foxnews.com photo courtesy of: US Army William D. Swenson was awarded the Medal of Honor Tuesday for … Continue reading
Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter receives Medal of Honor
President Barack Obama awards U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty M. Carter the Medal of Honor during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington D.C., Aug. 26. Visit www.army.mil/medalofhonor/carter/index.htmlto learn more about Staff Sgt. Carter and to … Continue reading
Staff sergeant to receive Medal of Honor
Staff Sgt. Ty M. Carter, part of the White Platoon fire team, 8-1 Cavalry, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, provides overwatch on a road near Dahla Dam, Afghanistan last July. story by: Michelle Tan photo courtesy of: armytimes.com … Continue reading
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‘Quiet hero’ Kapaun receives posthumous Medal of Honor
U.S. President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun, accepted posthumously by his nephew Ray, left, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, April 11, 2013. story … Continue reading
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Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha Official Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha United States Army For conspicuous gallantry and … Continue reading
Romesha receives MoH for COP Keating battle
story by: Meghann Myers photo courtesy of: UPI/Kevin Dietsch Former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha received the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony Monday, only the fourth living recipient to receive the military’s highest award for valor for actions during … Continue reading
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Hero of COP Keating battle to receive MoH
story by: Michelle Tan photos courtesy of: Military Times A former staff sergeant who helped repel one of the largest, most vicious battles against U.S. forces in Afghanistan will receive the Medal of Honor, the White House announced Friday. Clinton … Continue reading
Dakota Meyer attempted suicide, book reveals
story by: Dan Lamothe photo courtesy of: Thomas Brown Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer attempted to kill himself in 2010, one year before he became the first living Marine in 38 years to receive the nation’s highest valor award. … Continue reading
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