U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Emmitt Adkins, wearing helmet, talks with soldier...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Salvador Country: El Salvador (SLV) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... 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
U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Emmitt Adkins, front left, demonstrates the Minim...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Salvador Country: El Salvador (SLV) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More
U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Emmitt Adkins, 1ST Battalion, 325th Airborne Infa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Salvador Country: El Salvador (SLV) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... 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
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
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
Soldiers from the El Salvador army Parachute Battalion watch U.S. Army...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Salvador Country: El Salvador (SLV) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, Gs-11 Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... 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
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
U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Emmitt Adkins, prone position, shows the proper w...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Salvador Country: El Salvador (SLV) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More
U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Emmitt Adkins, with rounds, talks with soldiers f...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Salvador Country: El Salvador (SLV) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More
U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Emmitt Adkins demonstrates the Minimi weapon to s...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Salvador Country: El Salvador (SLV) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More
U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Emmitt Adkins, front left, demonstrates the Minim...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Salvador Country: El Salvador (SLV) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More
U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Emmitt Adkins, 1ST Battalion, 325th Airborne Infa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Salvador Country: El Salvador (SLV) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... 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
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
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 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
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins is awarded
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins is awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2014. Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj.... 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
An U.S. Army soldier holds the Medal of Honor before
An U.S. Army soldier holds the Medal of Honor before it is given to U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins from President Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2... 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
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins stands
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins stands with President Barack Obama and an U.S. Army Soldier prior to receiving the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15,... 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
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
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
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
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins stands
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins stands with President Barack Obama prior to receiving the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2014. Retired U.S. Army ... 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
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