To commemorate #MedalofHonorDay, Maj. gen. Bradley
To commemorate #MedalofHonorDay, Maj. gen. Bradley A. Becker, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Medal of Honor recipients... More
Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, Joint Force
Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region/Military District of Washington, commanding general, hands a flag to Barbara (Bobbie) Broyles, during the funeral of her father... More
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama,
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Army Pacific commanding general Lt. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, and Inouye family ... More
Angel Santiago (number three), quarterback for the
Angel Santiago (number three), quarterback for the Army Black Knights, watches from the sideline with two team mates as the last few seconds tick off the clock during their defeat of Louisiana Tech 35-16, at Co... More
President Barack Obama congratulates former Army Capt.
President Barack Obama congratulates former Army Capt. William D. Swenson of Seattle, Wash., during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. on October 15, 2013. Swenson... More
To commemorate #MedalofHonorDay, Maj. gen. Bradley
To commemorate #MedalofHonorDay, Maj. gen. Bradley A. Becker, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Medal of Honor recipients... More
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid speaks to a crowd
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid speaks to a crowd of military leaders, family members, congressmen and local Hawaii officials during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the Nation... More
Irene Hirano Inouye, wife of recently deceased Sen.
Irene Hirano Inouye, wife of recently deceased Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, receives a folded U.S. flag from U.S. Army Pacific commanding general Lt. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski during a memorial service in honor of t... 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
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Henry Johnson, accepting on his behalf is Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Wilson, of the New York National Guard, in the East Room of the White House, June... More
Former U.S. Army 1st Lt. William H. Funchess, 89, reads
Former U.S. Army 1st Lt. William H. Funchess, 89, reads from a Bible he kept throughout his 34 months as a prisoner of war during the Korean War, Sept. 21, 2016. Funchess was held in the same prison compound as... More
Secretary of the Army John McHugh, second from left,
Secretary of the Army John McHugh, second from left, presents former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha with a framed photo and Medal of Honor citation as Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, and Romesha... More
Army Black Knight running back Terry Baggett's jersey
Army Black Knight running back Terry Baggett's jersey shows the dirt smudges and streaks earned by hard play during the Black Knight's game against Louisiana Tech, the first Heart of Dallas Kickoff Classic, in ... More
U.S. Army Pacific Command Sgt. Maj. Frank M. Leota
U.S. Army Pacific Command Sgt. Maj. Frank M. Leota holds a folded U.S. flag prior to it being presented during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of ... More
Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta Nominated for Medal of Honor
Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta from the 173rd Ariborne Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy, poses for the camera in front of his headquarters. Giunta has been nominated for the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest militar... More
President Barack Obama speaks about former U.S. Army
President Barack Obama speaks about former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha before presenting him with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony held at the White House, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2013. Romesha,... More
CJCS and SEAC meet with Medal of Honor recipient Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas...
Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Medal of Honor recipient Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick” Payne at the Pentagon, Sept. 10, 2020. Payne received the Medal of Honor by P... More
A 29-foot Response Boat Small II boat crew from Coast
A 29-foot Response Boat Small II boat crew from Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg, Fla., conducts a security zone for the dedication of the Medal of Honor Bayway Bridge in St. Pete Beach, Fla., March 28, 2015.... More
Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, currently serving as
Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, currently serving as a staff noncommissioned officer in Headquarters Support Company, 7th Infantry Division, addresses the public for the first time regarding his recent nomination... More
A referee checks which side is up on a coin tossed
A referee checks which side is up on a coin tossed by Medal of Honor recipient Rodolfo P. Hernandez (standing, center) while the team captains of the Army Black Knights and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs look on, at t... More
A close-up of a page in a Bible carried by (then) U.S.
A close-up of a page in a Bible carried by (then) U.S. Army 1st Lt. William H. Funchess while he was a prisoner of war during the Korean War for 34 months, photographed in his home in Clemson, S.C. Sept. 21, 20... More
Veterans who came to pay their respect to Chester West,
Veterans who came to pay their respect to Chester West, a Medal of Honor recipient and World War I veteran, bow their heads as an invocation is given May 12, 2018 at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cem... 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 Donald J. Trump speaks during Staff Sgt.
President Donald J. Trump speaks during Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins' Medal of Honor ceremony, at the White House in Washington D.C., March 27, 2019. Staff Sgt. Atkins was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor fo... More
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno speaks
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno speaks with family members of former Army Capt. William D. Swenson during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. on October 15, 2013.... More
A U.S. Soldier sings the national anthem during the
A U.S. Soldier sings the national anthem during the Medal of Honor Induction Ceremony honoring former Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 1, 2017. McCloughan was awarded the Meda... More
Pictured here is Cpl. Matthew Phillips. Phillips was
Pictured here is Cpl. Matthew Phillips. Phillips was killed defending Vehicle Patrol Base Kahler in the vicinity of Wanat village, Nuristan province, Afghanistan, July 13, 2008.
Trevor Oliver, son of Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, and
Trevor Oliver, son of Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, and family pose with the Medal of Honor after the offical ceremony, at the White House in Washington D.C., March 27. 2019. Staff Sgt. Atkins was posthumously awar... More
Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper, Vice Cheif of
Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper, Vice Cheif of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. James C. McConville and Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Daniel A. Dailey exhange stories with the Medal of Honor family, at the Pentagon... More
Pictured here is 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom. Brostrom
Pictured here is 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom. Brostrom was killed defending Vehicle Patrol Base Kahler in the vicinity of Wanat village, Nuristan province, Afghanistan, July 13, 2008.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gregory Ford, officer in charge
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gregory Ford, officer in charge joint military honor guard, looks on as military pallbearers fold a U.S. flag over Sen. Daniel K. Inouye's casket at the steps of the National Memorial Cemeter... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 199th Fighter
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 199th Fighter Squadron Hawaii Air National Guard and the 19th Fighter Squadron Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam perform the missing man formation in honor of Sen. Daniel K. In... More
Medal of Honor recipient former U.S. Army Staff Sgt.
Medal of Honor recipient former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts discusses resiliency with the Soldiers of Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during an open discussio... More
First African-American Medal of Honor recipient
In 2001, the city Hampton, Va., dedicated a seven-story building and a bronze statue in honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ruppert L. Sargent, located in downtown Hampton, Va., Feb. 13, 2017. Sargent was the first Afri... More
U.S. Sen. and Medal of Honor Recipient Daniel Inouye
U.S. Sen. and Medal of Honor Recipient Daniel Inouye watches Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, as they work to conduct a simulated air strike using the new Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer on Mari... 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
From left, Secretary of the Army John McHugh applauds
From left, Secretary of the Army John McHugh applauds as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel presents a Medal of Honor flag to Ray Kapaun, center, the nephew of former Army Capt. Emil J. Kapaun, during a Hall of Hero... More
To commemorate #MedalofHonorDay, Maj. gen. Bradley
To commemorate #MedalofHonorDay, Maj. gen. Bradley A. Becker, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Medal of Honor recipients... More
Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, currently serving as
Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, currently serving as a staff noncommissioned officer in Headquarters Support Company, 7th Infantry Division, addresses the public for the first time regarding his recent nomination... More
Medal of Honor recipients retired Army Col. Donald
Medal of Honor recipients retired Army Col. Donald E. Ballard, Sgt. Maj. Allen J. Kellogg and Sgt. Maj. Kenneth E. Stumpf meet with Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Rear Adm.... More
Maj. Gen. Francis M. Beaudette, 1st Special Forces
Maj. Gen. Francis M. Beaudette, 1st Special Forces Command commanding general, greets retired Capt Gary M. Rose, recent Medal of Honor recipient, prior to the John F. Kennedy Wreath Laying Ceremony, October 25,... More
Hot rods were displayed at the Don Schumacher Racing
Hot rods were displayed at the Don Schumacher Racing facility in Brownsburg, Ind., Sept. 3, at the 10-year anniversary celebration of partnership between the U.S. Army, Don Schumacher Racing and the National Ho... More
Family members of Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt.
Family members of Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Atkins pose for a photo, at the White House in Washington D.C., March 27, 2019.Staff Sgt. Atkins was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions whi... More
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. deputy secretary of defense, speaks during the Medal of Honor Plaque ceremony, at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., March 28, 2019.Staff Sgt. Atkins was post... More
President of the United States Barack Obama speaks
President of the United States Barack Obama speaks at a ceremony in honor of Spc. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., 101st Airborne Division, at the White House in Washington, May 16, 2012. Sabo was posthumously awarded the M... More
CJCS and SEAC meet with Medal of Honor recipient Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas...
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) Ramon "CZ" Colon-Lopez meets with Medal of Honor recipient Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick” Payne at the Pentagon, Sept. 10, 2020. Payne received the Medal of Honor... More
A Delta Company casket team with the 3rd U.S. Infantry
A Delta Company casket team with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, (The Old Guard), carries the body of the former Lt. Col. Don C. Faith Jr. to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington,... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, a staff
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, a staff noncommissioned officer with Headquarters Support Company, 7th Infantry Division, and his wife, Shannon, address the public regarding his recent nomination for th... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. William H. Funchess is greeted by
U.S. Army 1st Lt. William H. Funchess is greeted by his mother, Daisy Inabinet Funchess, in Columbia, S.C. after being released after nearly three years of captivity during the Korean war. (Photo courtesy of Wi... More
Retired U.S. Armed Forces veterans and members of the
Retired U.S. Armed Forces veterans and members of the Troops First Foundation talk with U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Chapman, (left) a mortarman assigned to 2d Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, during a static display i... More
Attendees of the Department of Defense's 2012 Combined
Attendees of the Department of Defense's 2012 Combined Federal Campaign awards ceremony place their hands over their hearts during the proceedings Feb. 11, 2013, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. (Photo by Glen... More
President Barack Obama gives remarks during a Medal
President Barack Obama gives remarks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in honor of former Capt. William D. Swenson in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. In six hours of continuous fighting against ... More
Sen. Daniel K. Inouye's flag-draped casket is removed
Sen. Daniel K. Inouye's flag-draped casket is removed from hearse near the steps of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific by a joint military honor guard Dec. 23, 2012, during a memorial service in his ... More
To commemorate #MedalofHonorDay, Maj. gen. Bradley
To commemorate #MedalofHonorDay, Maj. gen. Bradley A. Becker, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Medal of Honor recipients... 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 Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno speaks to
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno speaks to retired Command Sgt. Maj. and Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 9, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mikki L. Sprenkle/Released)
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr., Superintendent of the
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr., Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, shares a laugh with one of the referees of the West Point/Louisiana Tech game at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Sept. 29, 2013. The... More
Daniel Ken Inouye Jr., son of recently deceased Sen.
Daniel Ken Inouye Jr., son of recently deceased Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, receives a presidential memorial certificate from U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, during a memorial... More
Leonard Scardino, a Gold Star Family member, shakes
Leonard Scardino, a Gold Star Family member, shakes hands with Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant during the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Ceremony May 16, 2018, at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center. Go... More
President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Honor to Pauline Lyda Wells Conner, the spouse of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Garlin M. Conner, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2018. Con... More
President Barack Obama praises former Staff Sgt. Ryan
President Barack Obama praises former Staff Sgt. Ryan M. Pitts for his courage during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., July 21, 2014. Pitts is awarded the Medal of Honor for the... More
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Henry Johnson, accepting on his behalf is Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Wilson, of the New York National Guard, in the East Room of the White House, June... More
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno delivers remarks during a ceremony honoring former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha, not shown, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2013. A day earli... More
Former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan gives his
Former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan gives his remarks during his Medal of Honor Induction Ceremony at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 1, 2017. McCloughan was awarded the Medal of Honor for disting... More
Medal of Honor recipient, retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st
Medal of Honor recipient, retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sammy L. Davis, briefly speaks to a crowd at an Independence Day celebration shortly before Ill. Gov., Patrick Quinn, signed three new bills to help se... More
Medal of Honor recipients Staff Sgt. Ty Carter, Capt.
Medal of Honor recipients Staff Sgt. Ty Carter, Capt. William Swenson and Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry attend a ceremony to unveil the addition of their names to the Washington State Medal of Honor Monument, Apri... More
Former Staff Sgt. Ryan M. Pitts smiles at a remark
Former Staff Sgt. Ryan M. Pitts smiles at a remark President Barack Obama made during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., July 21, 2014. Pitts is awarded the Medal of Honor for the... More
First Lt. Jonathan Brostrom takes a break during a
First Lt. Jonathan Brostrom takes a break during a patrol northeast of Combat Outpost Bella, Afghanistan, near Observation Point Speedbump. The patrol was conducted to assess 2nd platoon's ability to conduct pa... More
Retired U.S. Army Capt. Gary M. Rose and wife, Margaret
Retired U.S. Army Capt. Gary M. Rose and wife, Margaret pose for a photo before the Medal of Honor ceremony in Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. Rose was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during Operation T... More
Matthew Bradford (left) and David Clark (right) visit
Matthew Bradford (left) and David Clark (right) visit the inpatient ward at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germnany on Jan. 14. Landstuhl Regional Medical Center hosted wounded warriors re... More
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno (middle)
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno (middle) and Sergeant Major of the Army Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III (left) attend former Staff Sgt. Ryan M. Pitts' Medal of Honor ceremony at the Whit... More
President Barack Obama speaks to the audience before
President Barack Obama speaks to the audience before he presents the Medal of Honor to Dr. William Sloat, awarded posthumously to his late brother, former Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, during a ceremony at the W... More
Visitors to Arlington National Cemetery look at displays
Visitors to Arlington National Cemetery look at displays in the Memorial Display Room, between the amphitheater and the Tomb of the Unknowns July 30, 2014. The recently renovated room contains medals, plaques, ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, a staff
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, a staff non-commissioned officer with Headquarters Support Company, 7th Infantry Division, and his wife, Shannon, address the public regarding his recent nomination for t... More
Pauline Lyda Wells Conner, the spouse of then-U.S.
Pauline Lyda Wells Conner, the spouse of then-U.S. Army 1st Lt. Garlin M. Conner, and family members pose for a group photo at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2018. Conner was posthumously awarded... More
Members of the U.S. Military Academy Cadet Spirit Band
Members of the U.S. Military Academy Cadet Spirit Band enjoy a break after playing a pep rally at the Old Mill Inn on the Texas State Fairgrounds before the Army/Louisiana Tech game at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Sept... More
Mikaila Falash receives an "Our Community Salutes"
Mikaila Falash receives an "Our Community Salutes" certificate from Medal of Honor recipient Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Kenneth E. Stumpf and Fort McCoy Senior Commander and 88th Regional Support Command Com... 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
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, presents
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, presents former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha with the Medal of Honor flag as Romesha's wife, Tammy, stands by during a ceremony Feb. 12, 2013, at the Penta... More
The U.S. Army Top Fuel Hot Rod rockets off the starting
The U.S. Army Top Fuel Hot Rod rockets off the starting line at the O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Sept. 3. The hot rod, driven by seven-time world champion Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher was unveiled earl... More
Members of the West Virginia Army National Guard and
Members of the West Virginia Army National Guard and Honor Guard, led by Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the WVNG Adjutant General, march to the internment ceremony of Chester West, a Medal of Honor recipient and World ... More
Rose Mary Brown, widow of Spc. Leslie H. Sabo Jr.,
Rose Mary Brown, widow of Spc. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., 101st Airborne Division, accepts Sabo's Congressional Medal of Honor at the White House in Washington May 16, 2012. Sabo was killed in action on May 10, 1970.
Medal of Honor recipient and retired U.S. Army Sgt.
Medal of Honor recipient and retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sammy Lee Davis, left, and Erica Borggren, Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, overlook as Illinois Gov. Patrick Quinn signs t... More
President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor
President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to Dr. William Sloat, awarded posthumously to his late brother, former Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., S... More
President Barack Obama gives remarks during a Medal
President Barack Obama gives remarks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in honor of former Capt. William D. Swenson in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. In six hours of continuous fighting against... More
The Secretary of the U.S. Army Dr. Mark Esper and Vice
The Secretary of the U.S. Army Dr. Mark Esper and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville unveil a plaque bearing Conner’s name during the Medal of Honor Induction Ceremony at the Pentagon, in ... More
Army Black Knight running back Terry Baggett gets tackled
Army Black Knight running back Terry Baggett gets tackled by three Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the first Heart of Dallas Kickoff Classic, in Cotton Bowl Stadium, Sept. 29, 2013. Baggett ran for 143 yards and... 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
U.S. Army retired Lt. Gen. Robert F. Foley talks about
U.S. Army retired Lt. Gen. Robert F. Foley talks about the conditions facing leaders on the ground during Operation Attleboro to 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds" in a Leader Professional Devel... More
Herschel “Woody” Williams, a Medal of Honor recipient
Herschel “Woody” Williams, a Medal of Honor recipient himself, gives a speech at the internment ceremony of Chester West, a fellow Medal of Honor recipient, May 12, 2018 at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veter... More
Pauline Lyda Wells Conner, the spouse of U.S. Army
Pauline Lyda Wells Conner, the spouse of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Garlin M. Conner, gives her remarks during a Medal of Honor Induction Ceremony at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Va., June 27, 2018. Conner was posthumous... More
Trevor Oliver, son of Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, stands
Trevor Oliver, son of Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, stands on stage during the Medal of Honor ceremony, at the White House in Washington D.C., March 27, 2019. Staff Sgt. Atkins atwas posthumously awarded the Medal ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands at attention
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands at attention alongside his family while the national anthem plays during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26... 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
Medal of Honor recipient Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer (center)
Medal of Honor recipient Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer (center) talks with participants during a break at the 3rd Annual Small Business Training Forum at the Tennessee State University, Avon Williams Campus, in Nash... More
Pauline Lyda Wells Conner, the spouse of then-U.S.
Pauline Lyda Wells Conner, the spouse of then-U.S. Army 1st Lt. Garlin M. Conner, and her son pose for a photo at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2018. Conner was posthumously awarded the Medal of... 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
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands on stage
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands on stage before his induction into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during t... More
A proud future U.S. Army Reserve mom hugs her daughter,
A proud future U.S. Army Reserve mom hugs her daughter, Calista Lage, after she received an "Our Community Salutes" certificate from Medal of Honor recipient Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Kenneth E. Stumpf and ... More
A plaque bears former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan's
A plaque bears former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan's name during his Medal of Honor Induction Ceremony at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 1, 2017. McCloughan was awarded the Medal of Honor for dis... More