Marine's uncommon valor in Afghanistan garners Medal of Honor
Cpl. Dakota Meyer was the youngest Marine assigned to mentor Afghan security forces. When his brothers at arms were trapped under heavy fire in Afghanistan, Meyer felt he had no choice but to rush to help them. For his actions, he will be awarded the Medal of Honor. Ref. Source 4
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Quest For A Friend Helps Undo Decades Of Medal Of Honor Bias
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Approximately 50 years ago, Michel Libman started lobbying the government to have his childhood friend awarded a Medal of Honor. His efforts led to a review of some 6,000 cases and, eventually, to many of the 24 soldiers honored Tuesday. He and his wife speak about his work and his friend.
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Pentagon to review hundreds of troops for possible Medals of Honor
The Pentagon is poised to order the military services to review more than 1,000 medals issued since the 9/11 terror attacks for possible upgrade to the Medal of Honor, the country's highest award issued for valor in combat, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY. If approved by Defense Secretary Ash Carter, the sweeping review would represent the most significant step in decades to honor troops who have displayed extraordinary courage in combat. Ref. USAToday
Trump presents Medal of Honor to Vietnam War commando: 'This will enshrine him into the history of our nation'. President Trump is honoring Army medic Capt. Gary Rose for tending to the wounded over four days in the jungles of Laos - a place the Army wasn't even supposed to be during the Vietnam War. Ref. USAToday.
When you are in the jungles you do not suddenly come to a wall or other border showing or telling you you have crossed into Laos. The fact that the Vietcong were attacking some of our troops from Laos we followed them in that direction to eliminate them. This medic did a great job and he well deserves to be honored with the Medal of Honor.
Edited: KNtoran on 23rd Oct, 2017 - 11:15pm