President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting at the end of a press conference right after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of... More
An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer
An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer that was attending the Medal of Honor ceremony in honor of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat in the East Room of ... More
Members from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324
Members from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324 and Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) walk to the MC-130H Combat Talon II for high-altitude, low-opening (HALO) airdrops from at Clark Air Base, ... More
A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns
A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. In the background is the wreath honoring Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awa... More
A rider practices proper turning and head position
A rider practices proper turning and head position during a safety drill prior to departing Gabriel Range, May 26. Thirty Soldiers from 4th Military Information Support Group on Fort Bragg conducted a motorcycl... More
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat just before posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished hims... More
A jumpmaster from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA)
A jumpmaster from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324 prepares for high-altitude, low-opening airdrops into Crow Valley in Tarlac Province, Philippines. HALO jumps provided the jumpmasters an opportunity to... More
Members from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324
Members from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324 and a member from the Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) pose for a group photo on a MC-130H Combat Talon II prior to high-altitude, low-opening a... More
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins just before awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished ... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
President Barack Obama applauding retired Command Sgt.
President Barack Obama applauding retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins for his heroism just after Adkins was awarded the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins disting... More
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat just before posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished hims... More
Jumpmasters from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA)
Jumpmasters from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324 and Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) look out the window of a MC-130H Combat Talon II to make visual with the drop zone prior to high-altitu... More
Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the
Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor of his brother Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week in Washington, D.C.,... More
A jumpmaster from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA)
A jumpmaster from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324 looks out the back of a MC-130H Combat Talon II as the unit, along with members from the Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment prepare for high-altitu... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing for the family of Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguish... More
Members from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324
Members from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324 and Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) execute high-altitude, low-opening (HALO) airdrops from a MC-130H Combat Talon II during Teak Piston 2016. ... More
A Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) member
A Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) member instructs team members prior to high-altitude, low-opening (HALO) airdrops from a MC-130H Combat Talon II. Getting a U.S. aircraft dedicated for military f... More
Two groups of riders pause en route to an Asheboro,
Two groups of riders pause en route to an Asheboro, North Carolina, motorcycle dealership during their check ride, May 26. Thirty Soldiers from 4th Military Information Support Group on Fort Bragg conducted a m... More
A member from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324
A member from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324 and Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) walk the flightline in preparation for high-altitude, low-opening (HALO) airdrops from a MC-130H Combat Ta... More
Members from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324
Members from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324 and Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) execute high-altitude, low-opening (HALO) airdrops from a MC-130H Combat Talon II during Teak Piston 2016. ... More
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing for the family of Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguish... More
Karen McCaslin and Dr. William Sloat stand next to
Karen McCaslin and Dr. William Sloat stand next to the wreath honoring their brother, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Spc. 4 Donald Sloat, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014.... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron aircraft
A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron aircraft commander talks with jumpmasters from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324 and Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) in preparation for high-... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins laughing
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins laughing while on stage just before President Barack Obama awards him with the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguishe... More
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, accepting on his behalf is his brother Dr. Bill Sloat in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished h... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting at the end of a press conference right after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of... More
Mark Martin, deputy safety director and motorcycle
Mark Martin, deputy safety director and motorcycle program manager for 1st Special Forces Command, and Trooper Eric Mellott of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, observe a rider executing a braking drill on Gab... More
Jumpmasters from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA)
Jumpmasters from Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1324 and Philippine Army Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) look out the MC-130H Combat Talon II to make visual with the drop zone prior to high-altitude, low-open... More
Detail of the wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Detail of the wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honoring Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguished... More
Soldiers enjoy a cookout hosted by an Asheboro, North
Soldiers enjoy a cookout hosted by an Asheboro, North Carolina, motorcycle dealership prior to touring the maintenance facility, May 26. Thirty Soldiers from 4th Military Information Support Group on Fort Bragg... More
President Barack Obama thanking retired Command Sgt.
President Barack Obama thanking retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins for his service just after awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished h... More
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins just before awarding him Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished hims... More
Dr. Bill Sloat participating in a press conference
Dr. Bill Sloat participating in a press conference just after accepting the Medal of Honor on behalf of his brother Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished himself w... More
Dr. Bill Sloat lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans
Dr. Bill Sloat lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Sept. 17, 2014, in honor of his brother Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week. Sloat distinguish... More
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat... More
Air commandos from the 1st Special Operations Squadron
Air commandos from the 1st Special Operations Squadron support high-altitude, low-opening airdrops during Teak Piston 2016. Though the HALO airdrop was not an official part of Teak Piston 2016, the presence of ... More
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, accepting on his behalf is his brother Dr. Bill Sloat in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished h... More