From Depression's shadow, they rose like steel. America's "Greatest Generation," forged in hardship, stepped onto the world stage as WWII's storm engulfed it. Millions, barely men, donned olive drab, trading plows for rifles, the familiar for the foreign. Across frozen beaches, scorching deserts, and churning seas, they charged into the…
US Navy Lieutenant Albert David wasn't your typical war hero. He was a humble engineer thrust into the heart of an unthinkable mission: capturing a German U-boat at sea. In the vast expanse of the Atlantic, during the heat of World War II, David led a daring raid, boarding the…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/aJ3FdxLkG6g Join us as we uncover the awe-inspiring true story of Lieutenant Nathan Gordon, a distinguished United States Navy officer and recipient of the prestigious Medal of Honor during World War II. In this episode, we delve into the incredible acts of bravery and…
Full Story At: https://youtu.be/5tXJ7dP319Q In this episode of the Duty & Valor Podcast, listen to the remarkable true story of Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez, a United States Army Green Beret who displayed exceptional bravery during the Vietnam War. Despite being grievously injured, Benavidez orchestrated and executed a daring rescue mission,…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/3M5_Z65uLaE In this episode of the Duty & Valor Podcast, delve into the compelling true story of Signalman First Class Douglas Munro, the only member of the United States Coast Guard to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Munro's heroic actions during the Battle…
Medal of Honor Citation: For extraordinary heroism in the presence of the enemy on the occasion of the torpedoing of the Cassin, 15 October 1917. While the Cassin was searching for the submarine, Ingram sighted the torpedo coming, and realizing that it might strike the ship aft in the vicinity…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/0yB4nUXW7xw Colonel Jay R. Vargas dedicated his life to the United States Marine Corps. His defining moment came during the Vietnam War's Battle of Dai Do in 1968, where he served as a company commander. Vargas displayed exceptional leadership and courage, earning him the…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company C, 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, in connection with operations against enemy forces. Early in the morning Pfc. Jenkins' 12-man reconnaissance team…
Silver Star Citation: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester, United States Army, for exceptionally valorous achievement during combat operations in…
The capture of Fort Ticonderoga during the American Revolutionary War took place on May 10, 1775. A small force led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold successfully seized the fort from the British. The surprise attack exploited the fort's vulnerability, as it was guarded by a limited number of British…
Medal of Honor Recipient: Captain Florent A. Groberg distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Personal Security Detachment Commander for Task Force Mountain Warrior, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,…
Medal of Honor Citation: Maj. Loring distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a flight of four F-80 type aircraft on a close support mission, Maj. Loring was briefed by a controller to dive-bomb enemy…
Medal of Honor Citation: While he was leading his company against the enemy, his line came under heavy machine-gun fire, which threatened to hold up the advance. Followed by two soldiers at 25 yards, this officer went out ahead of his first line toward a machine-gun nest and worked his…
Colonel Jay R. Vargas dedicated his life to the United States Marine Corps. His defining moment came during the Vietnam War's Battle of Dai Do in 1968, where he served as a company commander. Vargas displayed exceptional leadership and courage, earning him the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration…
Medal of Honor Citation: For extraordinary heroism, distinguished service, and conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty as commander of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3, in Philippine waters during the period from 7 December 1941 to 10 April 1942. The remarkable achievement of Lt. Comdr. Bulkeley's command in…
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775, during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. Fought on the outskirts of Boston, Massachusetts, it saw the American colonists, predominantly militia and minutemen, facing the British Army. Despite the name, most of the fighting occurred on nearby…
Medal of Honor Citation: Pfc. Barker, a member of Company K, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. While participating in a combat patrol engaged in screening an approach to "Pork-Chop Outpost," Pfc. Barker and his companions…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy while serving as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division from 31 January to 6 February 1968, in…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division (Reinforced), on 14 April 2004,…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as platoon corpsman serving with the 3d Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 28 February 1945. Constantly…
Medal of Honor Citation: Sergeant First Class Bennie G. Adkins distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Intelligence Sergeant with Detachment A-102, 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces, during combat operations…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/svLbo9Z66Fk USAF Sgt. John Levitow displayed uncommon valor while serving aboard Spooky 71, as a loadmaster during the Vietnam War. Badly wounded and facing certain death, John heroically pushed away his fears and saved the nine men aboard the aircraft. For his actions that…
USAF Sgt. John Levitow displayed uncommon valor while serving aboard Spooky 71, as a loadmaster during the Vietnam War. Badly wounded and facing certain death, John heroically pushed away his fears and saved the nine men aboard the aircraft. For his actions that day, John earned the Medal of Honor…
Medal of Honor Citation: Maj. Sebille distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. During an attack on a camouflaged area containing a concentration of enemy troops, artillery, and armored vehicles, Maj. Sebille's F-51 aircraft was severely damaged…