This Medal of Honor recipient became an ace pilot in a day
Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories ...
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The Medal of Honor recipient who lived and died next to Audie Murphy
Despite its heroic stand, not one member of the 3rd Division was awarded the Medal of Honor throughout World War I, but that ...
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Critics say Medal of Honor museum shortchanges airman’s achievements
More than 24,000 people have signed the Change.org petition requesting that the museum add Chapman’s story to approximately ...
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Medal of Honor recipient drew enemy fire away from wounded
For his bravery, David, the only living Soldier among the seven Army veterans honored Jan. 3, 2025, accepted the Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden. A day later the Defense Department ...
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This Medal of Honor recipient jumped on a live flare to save his crew
The lowest-ranking Medal of Honor recipient in the U.S. Air Force was a case in point: John Lee Levitow’s ultimate moment of truth was less attributable to enemy forces than it was to his own ...
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Medal of Honor recipients inspire Henderson firefighters with leadership lessons
To “our two Medal of Honor recipients, we are beyond honored to have you with us.” Habash, who led the program, said the pilot program goes over the “five dysfunctions of a team”: lack of ...