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United States · United States1st Lt. Stephen Holden Doane was only 21 when he gave his life to save other soldiers. His valor and devotion earned him the Medal of Honor. Doane's choice to service inspired his father to return to the military. In 1997, the fallen soldier was inducted into the Army Ranger Hall of Fame.See the Story
Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Stephen H. Doane
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United States · United StatesArmy Tech. Sgt. Carlton W. Barrett is one of four soldiers who earned the Medal of Honor on D-Day when more than 160,000 Allied forces breached the shores of Nazi-occupied France. Barrett refused to be pinned down by the intense enemy barrage coming toward them. Barrett was injured in both hips, his left leg and his foot, wounds that eventually led to his own evacuation off the beachhead.See the Story
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. Sgt. Carlton W. Barrett
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U.S. Navy · United StatesNavy will christen its newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future USS Idaho (SSN 799), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony March 16. In a twist on the time-honored Navy tradition of breaking a bottle of sparkling wine across the bow, the Submarine's Sponsor, Ms. Teresa Stackley, willchristen the boat with water she has collected from several lakes in Idaho. The submarine will be the 26th Virginia- class fast attack submarine and the fifth U.S. Navy ship to be christened with the name Idaho.See the Story
U.S. Navy to christen new fast-attack submarine USS Idaho this weekend
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Virginia, United States · VirginiaService members are better prepared for their transition to civilian life today than at any other time in history, the acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said.,See the Story
Military Well Prepared for Civilian Transition, Official Says
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Air Force · United StatesAir Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Loy Etchberger was awarded the Medal of Honor. He died while defending a U.S. radar station in Laos during the Vietnam War. He held off the enemy with an M-16 rifle, calling for air strikes that were practically on top of him.See the Story
Medal of Honor Monday: Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger
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United States · United StatesMarine Corps Sgt. William George Harrell's story embodies grim fortitude and exceptional valor. Harrell lost both of his hands while fending off the Japanese. His fighting spirit despite those terrible wounds earned him the Medal of Honor. The Battle of Iwo Jima is considered one of the bloodiest ever fought by Marines.See the Story
Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Sgt. William Harrell
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World War II · United StatesNavy Petty Officer 2nd Class George Edward Wahlen was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1945. Wahlen's bravery and valor in helping his fellow Marines on the battlefields of Iwo Jima earned him the award. He tried to get out of the hospital corps, but he couldn't, so he embraced the role instead.See the Story
Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class George E. Wahlen
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