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
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 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 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
Pvt. John Wentling, Honorary Marine, shows his eagle,
Pvt. John Wentling, Honorary Marine, shows his eagle, globe and anchor to his grandchildren at the American Legion Post 34 on Aug. 8, 2015.
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
John Wentling, Honorary Marine, honors the colors during
John Wentling, Honorary Marine, honors the colors during the Honorary Marine Ceremony at the American Legion Post 34 on Aug. 8, 2015. Wentling found out after giving the invocation that he was the reason for th... 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
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
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 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
Capt. Connor Wentling, executive officer, Marine Corps
Capt. Connor Wentling, executive officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Columbia presents his father, John Wentling, with his eagle, globe and anchor during the Honorary Marine Ceremony held at the American L... More
Pvt. John Wentling, Honorary Marine, sings ‘The Marines’
Pvt. John Wentling, Honorary Marine, sings ‘The Marines’ Hymn’ at the American Legion Post 34 on Aug. 8, 2015. Wentling earned the title of Marine for his 50 years of serving the Marine Corps by volunteering at... More
Capt. Connor Wentling, executive officer, Marine Corps
Capt. Connor Wentling, executive officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Columbia, inspects Pvt. John Wentling, Honorary Marine, after his ceremony at the Legion Post 34 on Aug. 8, 2015. Connor was the officer... More
John Wentling, Honorary Marine, watches his family
John Wentling, Honorary Marine, watches his family and friends enter the room during at the American Legion Post 34 on Aug. 8, 2015. Wentling’s family was there to watch him receive the title of Honorary Marine.
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
John Wentling, Honorary Marine, listens as he finds
John Wentling, Honorary Marine, listens as he finds out he is the 93 Honorary Marine during his surprise ceremony at the American Legion Post 34 on Aug. 8, 2015. Wentling’s family was able to keep the secret fo... 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
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
Pvt. John Wentling, Honorary Marine, takes his oath
Pvt. John Wentling, Honorary Marine, takes his oath of enlistment after being presented with the title of Marine at the American Legion Post 34 on Aug. 8, 2015. Wentling served two years in the Army and regrett... 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
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
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
Capt. Connor Wentling, executive officer, Marine Corps
Capt. Connor Wentling, executive officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Columbia pins an eagle, globe and anchor on his father, John Wentling, during the Honorary Marine Ceremony held at the American Legion P... More
Pvt. John Wentling, Honorary Marine, shakes his son's
Pvt. John Wentling, Honorary Marine, shakes his son's hand, Capt. Connor Wentling, executive officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Columbia, after his ceremony at the Legion Post 34 on Aug. 8, 2015. John reg... More
James Wentling, retired master sergeant, shows his
James Wentling, retired master sergeant, shows his father, John Wentling, Honorary Marine, the many letters written by family members, Marines, congressman, and senators who wrote support letters on his behalf ... 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
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