Christmas Heroes: Five Medal of Honor Stories of Bravery and Sacrifice
When most were unwrapping gifts, these 5 Medal of Honor heroes were dodging bullets and saving lives. True grit never takes a holiday!
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When most were unwrapping gifts, these 5 Medal of Honor heroes were dodging bullets and saving lives. True grit never takes a holiday!
With unwavering resolve and a heart that put his men before himself, Lieutenant Michael Murphy chose sacrifice over safety, cementing his legacy as a leader whose final act of bravery remains a testament to the very essence of duty, honor, and country.
Facing brutal odds in Vietnam, Major Bernard Fisher risked everything to land his plane and rescue his downed wingman.
Michael Monsoor’s final act of selfless bravery—throwing himself on a grenade to save his brothers in arms—stands as a testament to the highest ideals of the Navy SEALs: courage, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty.
Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam War hero, Captain Paul William Bucha, has passed away at the age of 80.
Col. Ralph Puckett will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, recognizing his distinguished military service and dedication during pivotal conflicts like the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
CSM Thomas Payne aided the freeing of 70 prisoners during a Kurdish-led raid on an ISIS compound in Al-Hawija in the Northern province of Kirkuk in 2015.
Explore Frederick Funston’s extraordinary journey from journalist to war hero, a tale of audacity, courage, and lasting legacy.
Captain Gary M. Rose: From battlefield heroism in Vietnam to a life of post-military service, his story defines true American valor.
The Battle of Fallujah in 2004 was a pivotal showdown, where coalition forces clashed with deeply entrenched insurgents in the heart of a dense urban landscape.
Vietnam War hero and Chattanooga native, former Army Captain Larry L. Taylor, to receive Medal of Honor for daring rescue mission in 1968.
The US Navy strengthens its expeditionary might with the construction of the sixth Expeditionary Sea Base ship, honoring heroism and enhancing capabilities.