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MEDAL OF HONOR


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Virginia Tech celebrates Veterans Day on campus

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Virginia Tech has a deep military history with multiple Medal of Honor recipients and countless veterans who have come through the Corps of Cadets.

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Army restores the names of seven bases that lost their Confederate-linked names under Biden

Read full article: Army restores the names of seven bases that lost their Confederate-linked names under Biden

Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back to their original names.

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Afghanistan Medal of Honor recipient reenlists in Marine Corps reserves after 15 years

Read full article: Afghanistan Medal of Honor recipient reenlists in Marine Corps reserves after 15 years

Dakota Meyer, a Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in the Afghanistan War, is reenlisting in the the military and will serve in the Marine Reserves.

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A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients

Read full article: A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients

A new museum is opening in Texas highlighting the lives and service of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the global war on terrorism.

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Biden awards the Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to military heroes and first responders

Read full article: Biden awards the Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to military heroes and first responders

President Joe Biden has awarded the Medal of Honor to military recipients who displayed heroism and self-sacrifice in combat and the Medal of Valor to first responders who put their own lives at risk to save others.

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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 heroism

A 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.

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Biden bestows Medal of Honor on Union soldiers who helped hijack train in Confederate territory

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A descendent of a Union soldier getting the Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden for conspicuous gallantry during the Civil War says itโ€™s an opportunity for his ancestor to be remembered as โ€œa brave soldier who did what he thought was right.โ€.

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People in the Roanoke Valley remember Audie Murphy on 53rd anniversary of deadly plane crash

Read full article: People in the Roanoke Valley remember Audie Murphy on 53rd anniversary of deadly plane crash

On May 28, 1971, Audie Murphy, one of the most decorated veterans of all time, died in a plane crash in Roanoke County.

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Congress honors deceased Korean War hero with lying in honor ceremony

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Congress 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.

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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 firefight

President 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 โ€” facing almost certain death.

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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 firefight

The 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.

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'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 Georgia

An 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.

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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 Korea

The 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.

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Black Vietnam vet finally awarded Medal of Honor for bravery

Read full article: Black Vietnam vet finally awarded Medal of Honor for bravery

An 83-year-old Vietnam veteran is at long last getting his due.

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WATCH LIVE: Pres. Biden awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam War veteran

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Pres. Biden awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam War veteran

President Biden is slated to award the Congressional Medal of Honor to Retired U.S. Army Colonel Paris Davis for heroism during the Vietnam War.

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Black Vietnam vet at last getting his due: Medal of Honor

Read full article: Black Vietnam vet at last getting his due: Medal of Honor

An 83-year-old Vietnam veteran is at long last getting his due.

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Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Army officer

Read full article: Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Army officer

One of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat will receive the Medal of Honor, the nation's top award for bravery on the battlefield.

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Roanoke man reunited with fatherโ€™s Medal of Honor

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U.S. Army Corporal Edward Wilkin fought along the Siegfried Line during World War II.

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Former White House aides to testify at next Jan. 6 hearing

Read full article: Former White House aides to testify at next Jan. 6 hearing

Two former White House aides are expected to testify at the House Jan. 6 committeeโ€™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.

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Congress honors WWII hero of Iwo Jima with ultimate salute

Read full article: Congress honors WWII hero of Iwo Jima with ultimate salute

Congress has given its ultimate salute to Hershel W.

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Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 for Vietnam War heroism

Read full article: Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 for Vietnam War heroism

President Joe Biden has bestowed the nationโ€™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.

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WATCH: Biden awards Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Soldiers

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President Biden awards the Medal of Honor to four U.S. Army Soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War and the First Lady attends.

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WWII Medal of Honor recipient to lie in state at US Capitol

Read full article: WWII Medal of Honor recipient to lie in state at US Capitol

Hershel W.

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WWII hero, last Medal of Honor recipient Hershel โ€˜Woodyโ€™ Williams dies at 98

Read full article: WWII hero, last Medal of Honor recipient Hershel โ€˜Woodyโ€™ Williams dies at 98

On Wednesday, an American hero, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, passed away at 98 years old. Hershel โ€œWoodyโ€ Williams dedicated his life to serving our country by serving in the Marines for 20 years, then going on to make a significant impact in the veteran community.

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New names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases recommended

Read full article: New names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases recommended

An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.

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WATCH: President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers

Read full article: WATCH: President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers

President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to three U.S. soldiers who fought in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Asian Americans lobby to name Navy ship for Filipino sailor

Read full article: Asian Americans lobby to name Navy ship for Filipino sailor

Asian Americans, veterans and civilians in the U.S. and the Philippines are campaigning to name a Navy warship for a Filipino sailor.

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New vibe at White House: Hugs are in; masks are (mostly) out

Read full article: New vibe at White House: Hugs are in; masks are (mostly) out

There's a new vibe at the White House of late: Hugs are in.

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Biden bestows Medal of Honor on Korean War veteran

Read full article: Biden bestows Medal of Honor on Korean War veteran

President Joe Biden is awarding his first Medal of Honor to a 94-year-old retired Army colonel for bravery more than a half-century ago in the Korean War.

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WATCH: Pres. Biden awards Medal of Honor to Korean War veteran

Read full article: WATCH: Pres. Biden awards Medal of Honor to Korean War veteran

Pres. Biden awarded the first Medal of Honor of his presidency on Friday to retired Col. Ralph Puckett Jr.

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'He healed peopleโ€™: Lynchburg honors veteran 75 years after he received Medal of Honor

Read full article: 'He healed peopleโ€™: Lynchburg honors veteran 75 years after he received Medal of Honor

LYNCHBURG, Va. โ€“ Lynchburg honored a hometown hero with a ceremony Monday. World War II veteran Desmond Doss received the Medal of Honor, the countryโ€™s most-prestigious military award, from President Harry Truman 75 years ago. I canโ€™t even express the appreciation that I have,โ€ said Desmond Doss Jr. during the tribute outside his fatherโ€™s childhood home. Organized by the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council, the ceremony included the proclamation reading recognizing the cityโ€™s second-annual Desmond Doss Day. Desmond Doss, an American patriot continuing to impact others 75 years later -- and counting.

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Military leaders quarantined after official tests positive

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The 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 โ€“ 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.

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WATCH LIVE: President Trump awards Medal of Honor to Sgt. Maj. Thomas Payne

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: President Trump awards Medal of Honor to Sgt. Maj. Thomas Payne

WASHINGTON โ€“ President Donald Trump will present the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas Payne on Friday for conspicuous gallantry, according to White House officials. The Medal of Honor is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves in their careers. His team saved 75 hostages through that mission and killed 20 enemy fighters in action. Payne has been in the Army for 18 years.

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Trump awards Medal of Honor to Iraq War vet

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Staff Sgt David Bellavia is the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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