Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia joins other Medal of Honor recipients, (from left to right) Capt. William Swenson, Master Chief Edward Byers Jr., and Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry at the White House, Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2019. Sergeant Bellavia was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions while serving as a squad leader with the 1st Infantry Division in support of Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq, when a squad from his platoon became trapped by intense enemy fire.
The Pic of the Day: A company of heroes
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Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq, where he led his squad under heavy enemy fire. He joined other Medal of Honor recipients at a ceremony at the White House on June 25, 2019.
Key points from this article:
- The Medal of Honor was awarded to Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia for his bravery during Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq.
- How Bellavia's leadership helped rescue his trapped squad from intense enemy fire highlights the dangers faced by soldiers in combat.
- Why recognizing Bellavia and other Medal of Honor recipients at the White House underscores the importance of honoring military valor and sacrifice.
The Pic of the Day: A company of heroes
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Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia joins other Medal of Honor recipients, (from left to right) Capt. William Swenson, Master Chief Edward Byers Jr., and Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry at the White House, Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2019. Sergeant Bellavia was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions while serving as a squad leader […]
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