Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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With insurgents pouring over a wall in Afghanistan, this Sgt. took them on with only his pistol
In this video, Medal of Honor Recipient Earl Plumlee describes the role courage played on the day of his Medal of Honor action as well as the role it plays in every day life. To learn more about Recipient Plumlee, visit: www.cmohs.org/recipients/earl-d-plumlee
Note: this video is a part of The Honor Project: Reflections on Courage video series produced in partnership with Military Times.
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, chartered by Congress in 1958 and dedicated to supporting Recipients of the Medal of Honor and their outreach efforts in communities and schools across the country. The Society’s members wear the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest honor for military valor in action. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor and its Recipients and supporting the Recipients as they connect with communities across the country. The Recipients work to educate and inspire citizens, students, Veterans, and active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces in an effort to encourage future generations to embody the values of the Medal of Honor: courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism, and citizenship.
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He was shot in the hand, arm and chest but this Sgt. says that ‘doing the right thing is courage’
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In this video, Medal of Honor Recipient Melvin Morris describes the role courage played on the day of his Medal of Honor action as well as the role it plays in every day life. To learn more about Recipient Morris, visit: www.cmohs.org/recipients/melvin-morris Note: this video is a part of The Honor Project: Reflections on Courage video series produced in partnership with Military Times. The Con...
Not even a bullet through the mouth could stop this soldier in Vietnam
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In this video, Medal of Honor Recipient Joe Marm describes the role courage played on the day of his Medal of Honor action as well as the role it plays in every day life. To learn more about Recipient Marm, visit: www.cmohs.org/recipients/walter-j-marm-jr Note: this video is a part of The Honor Project: Reflections on Courage video series produced in partnership with Military Times. The Congres...
Trapped in a kill zone in Vietnam, this soldier learned that bravery is more than physical
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In this video, Medal of Honor Recipient Hal Fritz describes the role courage played on the day of his Medal of Honor action as well as the role it plays in every day life. To learn more about Recipient Fritz, visit: www.cmohs.org/recipients/harold-a-fritz Note: this video is a part of The Honor Project: Reflections on Courage video series produced in partnership with Military Times. The Congres...
The Medal of Honor Museum - Behind the Scenes
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Produced by Wide Awake Films, this video goes behind the scenes of the making of the Medal of Honor Recipient films created for our newly renovated Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point. To learn more about the Museum, visit: www.cmohs.org/museum The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, chartered by Congress in 1958 and dedicated to supporting Recipients...
America's VetDogs, 2024 Citizen Honors Community Service Awardee
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America’s VetDogs was selected as the 2024 Citizen Honors Community Service Awardee for providing enhanced mobility and renewed independence to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, allowing them to live with pride and self-reliance once again. America’s VetDogs utilizes a meticulous matching program to ensure that each recipient is matched with the dog ...
Danny Combs, 2024 Citizen Honors Service Act Awardee
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Danny Combs was selected as the 2024 Citizen Honors Service Act Awardee for his work to create better lives for those with autism. Inspired by his son, Dylan, Danny started TACT - Teaching the Autism Community Trades to create authentic training that leads to careers. His program has become the most successful training-to-employment program for the autism community in Colorado. To learn more ab...
This Ranger hurled a Taliban’s grenade back at the them. His survival depended on cultivated courage
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In this video, Medal of Honor Recipient Leroy Petry describes the role courage played on the day of his Medal of Honor action as well as the role it plays in every day life. To learn more about Recipient Petry, visit: www.cmohs.org/recipients/leroy-a-petry Note: this video is a part of The Honor Project: Reflections on Courage video series produced in partnership with Military Times. The Congre...
Despite being gravely wounded, this Ranger refused to leave his men in the Vietnamese jungle
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In this video, Medal of Honor Recipient Paris Davis describes the role courage played on the day of his Medal of Honor action as well as the role it plays in every day life. To learn more about Recipient Davis, visit: www.cmohs.org/recipients/paris-d-davis Note: this video is a part of The Honor Project: Reflections on Courage video series produced in partnership with Military Times. The Congre...
Ethan Hill, 2024 Citizen Honors Youth Service Awardee
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Ethan Hill was selected as the 2024 Citizen Honors Youth Service Awardee for his work in assisting the homeless community in and around Birmingham, Alabama. He founded Ethan’s Heart Bag4Blessings to raise funds, awareness, and contributions for the homeless community. To learn more about Ethan, visit: www.cmohs.org/citizen-honors/ethan-hill The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a 501(c)(3...
Brandon Tsay, 2024 Citizen Honors Single Act of Heroism Awardee
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Brandon Tsay was selected as a 2024 Citizen Honors Single Act of Heroism Awardee for his act of heroism on January 21, 2023, when he disarmed the Monterey Park, California, mass shooter at the Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, California, during Lunar New Year celebrations. To learn more about Brandon, visit: www.cmohs.org/citizen-honors/brandon-tsay The Congressional Medal of Honor Societ...
Introducing the Citizen Honors Awards
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Every year since 2007, a nationwide search is conducted to select five United States citizens and one organization to receive the Citizen Honors Awards. The Awards are one of the numerous ways the Congressional Medal of Honor Society fulfills its mission to promote the values embodied by the Medal: courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism, and citizenship. To learn more about the C...
David Bryan, 2009 Citizen Service Above Self Awardee
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David Bryan of Kansas City, MO for going above and beyond by valiantly rescuing a motorist from a burning automobile on Eastbound I-70, one mile from the city of Higginsville, Missouri. For his actions, he was awarded the 2009 Citizen Service Above Self Award. To learn more about David, visit: www.cmohs.org/citizen-honors/david-bryan The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a 501(c)(3) nonpr...
Rick Rescorla, 2009 Citizen Service Above Self Awardee
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Rick Rescorla of NJ, who sacrificed his life on September 11, 2001 by courageously rescuing his fellow citizens, by ordering the evacuation of all 2,700 Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. employees from the building and leading them to safety, and then re-entering the building to search for survivors. For his actions, he was awarded the 2009 Citizen Service Above Self Award. To learn more about R...
Jencie Fagan, 2008 Above & Beyond Citizen Awardee
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Jencie Fagan of Reno, NV, a school teacher, went above and beyond with her brave stand against a school shooter who had already wounded two students. She courageously put herself in harm’s way by standing in front of the armed student, protecting others as she calmly talked the boy into putting down his weapon. For her actions, she was awarded the 2008 Above & Beyond Citizen Award. To learn mor...
Dr. Jordy Cox, 2010 Citizen Service Above Self Awardee
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Dr. Jordy Cox, 2010 Citizen Service Above Self Awardee
Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient Alfred Rascon
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Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient Alfred Rascon
Riley Coon, 2024 Citizen Honors Single Act of Heroism Awardee
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Riley Coon, 2024 Citizen Honors Single Act of Heroism Awardee
Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient James Hendrix
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Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient James Hendrix
‘You don’t lose until you quit trying’: How love helped one private save his compatriots
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‘You don’t lose until you quit trying’: How love helped one private save his compatriots
Vietnam Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient Walks the Stones River Battlefield | James McCloughan
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Vietnam Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient Walks the Stones River Battlefield | James McCloughan
Austen Macmillan, 2024 Citizen Honors Young Hero Awardee
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Austen Macmillan, 2024 Citizen Honors Young Hero Awardee
‘Courage is our obligation’: What the horrors of Fallujah taught one young soldier
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‘Courage is our obligation’: What the horrors of Fallujah taught one young soldier
Ryan Pitts - The Taliban were so close he could hear them whisper. His next action saved lives.
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Ryan Pitts - The Taliban were so close he could hear them whisper. His next action saved lives.
Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient Dwight W. Birdwell
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Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient Dwight W. Birdwell
Coming Soon: Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient Dwight Birdwell
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Coming Soon: Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient Dwight Birdwell
Our Medal of Honor Museum (2024)
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Our Medal of Honor Museum (2024)
January 2024 Medal of Honor Museum Renovation Update
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January 2024 Medal of Honor Museum Renovation Update
December 2023 Medal of Honor Museum Renovation Update
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December 2023 Medal of Honor Museum Renovation Update
Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient Shizuya Hayashi
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Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient Shizuya Hayashi

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  • @ericarchuleta9144
    @ericarchuleta9144 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    This movie made me cry

  • @user-vk5lu1rh5i
    @user-vk5lu1rh5i วันที่ผ่านมา

    FOR GOD IS GOOD

  • @user-vk5lu1rh5i
    @user-vk5lu1rh5i วันที่ผ่านมา

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

  • @johnvaluk1401
    @johnvaluk1401 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Proud to have had him as my senior drill sgt in basic/ait. Will always remember him.

    • @harrycook7095
      @harrycook7095 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I lived across the street from him in Phoenix for years. He was the best. PS. I'm an Army Vet too.

  • @friscocoonsliscano
    @friscocoonsliscano 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Legends never die❤ he is with Jesus

  • @chrischambers2495
    @chrischambers2495 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow,,

  • @mrjackpots1326
    @mrjackpots1326 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I agree with her. An amendment should not have been necessary for the right to vote. Being a citizen is enough.

  • @njgilly20
    @njgilly20 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this was the DAY i enlisted in the army. october 3rd 2009. was still a senior in HS and i figured i was going to iraq. iraq was alwasy on the news and TV and internet...never afghanistan. well i go into the army and a unit by february 2011 and low and behold im going to afghanistan also. i wouldnt change a thing

  • @bernalsilva
    @bernalsilva 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    HERO

  • @marcusjustice6165
    @marcusjustice6165 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sergeant Rodney Maxwell Davis (1942 to 1967) United States Marine Corps USMC 1st Battalion 5th Marines 1/5 MOS 0311. French Fourragere. Medal of Honor MOH. Afro Grunt

  • @sickowhale6861
    @sickowhale6861 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for your service. I wouldn't have been here if it wasn't for you and your comrade's great sacrifice. From a South Korean man

  • @TM08226
    @TM08226 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A true humble marine and a real hero! God bless our troops

  • @devinmcgee5130
    @devinmcgee5130 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    10/10

  • @user-wf6qp2ff3p
    @user-wf6qp2ff3p 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just read this Heroes story on another post and came here to read more about it and I was absolutely thrilled to see there is an interview with this gentleman because I'm the type of person that would absolutely love divide him dinner just to listen about his life and not just the war part but about his whole life because a man who does something like this in battle will almost certainly lead an interesting life

  • @jolie1327
    @jolie1327 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    WOW!! What a great AMERICAN!

  • @isidrotrevino4681
    @isidrotrevino4681 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was a Dust Off crew chief with the 57th Medical Detachment in Vietnam in 1972-1973, my admiration for Michael J. Novosel’s bravery and dedication to the mission to save lives under enemy fire and any weather conditions is beyond words.

  • @PiesForLife2
    @PiesForLife2 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I LOVE YOU, Desmond!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ You up there with your lovely wife❤🙏and Fam. God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 The gentleman who did Forensic Files. No less. Only the best to voiceover his story. Hell, Yes! Wow, no better reward, Mr. D

  • @ladymarr
    @ladymarr 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I got so touched by his history. I believe God did that huge miracles thru Desmond because he was so obedient and fearful of God. I believe that hugeness is how God can do good things thru every person who loves Him and respects Him as Desmond did. ❤

  • @billd5107
    @billd5107 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is the man every man should follow.

  • @docalexander2853
    @docalexander2853 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don't think there is anyone on Earth who has been in the Military would not think that what he did was impossible.

  • @billmalone5050
    @billmalone5050 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    SGT. ALFREDO "FREDDY" GONZALES, USMC: NOT JUST A MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGEND.....BUT AN ALL AMERICAN LEGEND. THE PRIDE OF SOUTH TEXAS AND THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. SEMPER FI, SGT. GONZALES !!!!! REST IN PEACE FOREVER IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD. " AND WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN SAINT PETER I WILL TELL ANOTHER MARINE REPORTING, SIR I'VE SERVED MY TIME IN HELL".

  • @dkcorderoyximenez3382
    @dkcorderoyximenez3382 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One bad dude...20 hand to hand...

  • @johnhadley7715
    @johnhadley7715 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Been there, didn’t do that. Ammo ships…

  • @kathleenmoore4019
    @kathleenmoore4019 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing man five tours in Vietnam. Cared about his men unbelievable brave Heroes. Thank you for sharing this with me. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @israeltorres5124
    @israeltorres5124 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Rip marine .

  • @Eddie-vy2zm
    @Eddie-vy2zm 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fellow Stan vet 08-09. I appreciate you telling your story, you and your guys and your fallen brothers are not forgotten

  • @brieftactical2125
    @brieftactical2125 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this is a valorous man who not only won the highest achievement on the planet, but also won the highest place in Heaven.

  • @johnjones6336
    @johnjones6336 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🩵💯🕊️

  • @rodneyadamson8270
    @rodneyadamson8270 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That’s a true patriot!!!!❤

  • @user-gx7rn9kv4v
    @user-gx7rn9kv4v 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow.. very fortunate for him and for us Americans 🙏

  • @oldguy8177able
    @oldguy8177able 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    what a guy,never give up

  • @zacharyfoley236
    @zacharyfoley236 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The word Hero was invented for a man like this outstanding man! God Bless America. If we have men and women with heart, determination and love for fellow Americans like this man, we can never be beat! God Bless this man, his family, those who have served, those that do serve, those that will serve and God Bless Our Beautiful FREE Nation, WE need God now more than ever!

  • @stevesvoboda9816
    @stevesvoboda9816 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I still believe these should be required viewing in high school. Seniors before graduation should understand freedom is not without sacrifice. Semper Fi

  • @stanleydomalewski8497
    @stanleydomalewski8497 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A Great and Humble Patriot ! I. Am Still Surprised That There has Never. Been a Movie Made About Him !

  • @johngritz9267
    @johngritz9267 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That ‘Remote Location’ Was my home for 6 months while the Green Hornets launched out of my A-Team, SFOD A-253 ‘Happy Duc Co’. Sorry we didn’t have meals to serve you, Boys. 😈👍

  • @GreenUtah
    @GreenUtah หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dr Cox replaced my heart valve in August 2023. I met him at my job and who knew years and years later i would have a heart attack and my heart valve failing more (I am overweight 😢 and 48) and he would be the one to save my life. He cares so much and is my hero.

  • @Miko36019
    @Miko36019 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My grandmother was.Roy Benavidez nurse in U.S Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines Medical Unit My grandmother is a.registered nurse from the Philippines she then got her Visa as Oversee Filipino Worker got a nursing job at New York City at Bellevue Hospital and Mt.Sanai hospital for 30yrs.she died in 2002 at the age of 94

  • @DavidGalich77
    @DavidGalich77 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah man that is a trooper. Thank you for your service Mr. Benavidez.

  • @idrivefast9095
    @idrivefast9095 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It took 13 years because he was Mexican

    • @joemueller4738
      @joemueller4738 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They claim it’s because on the location of this fight was classified military information,for 30 years

  • @serchmex07
    @serchmex07 หลายเดือนก่อน

    From Chihuahua Mèxiico 🇲🇽

  • @lrosenbergmd
    @lrosenbergmd หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. Incredible story. What a badass.

  • @StephenSedillo
    @StephenSedillo หลายเดือนก่อน

    This man is a hero among heroes! He served his fellow man with respect and dignity

  • @jason-hy8ci
    @jason-hy8ci หลายเดือนก่อน

    🎉CONGRADULATIONS!... Col. Puckett. So well deserved and a huge thank you for watching over our nation for 22 YEARS. A Combat Veteran of TWO Wars, you are a Patriot Born. 🇺🇲👏👏👏👏

  • @jason-hy8ci
    @jason-hy8ci หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU, Mrs. Gonzalez. Your son "Freddy" to this Day is an Inspiration to All Americans and his Sacrifice is what Our Country is All About. An AMERICAN PATRIOT...... Sgt. Alfredo "Freddy" Gonzalez USMC

  • @johnbaca1809
    @johnbaca1809 หลายเดือนก่อน

    General Davis befriended me my 1st Moh gathering 2days after burial of my mom 1973

  • @johnbaca1809
    @johnbaca1809 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My mom standing beside me when pres Richard Nixon presented me with Medal of Honor 7 Moh given that day at White house 6army 1 marine Mike was that marine

    • @Aiordo
      @Aiordo 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for your service.

  • @johnbaca1809
    @johnbaca1809 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed taking John and son Mike drifting in San Diego Bay yrs ago for halibut in my 20ft Grady White John befriended me my 1st Moh gathering

  • @jackiskeels1505
    @jackiskeels1505 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a fine video homage this is. 🎖

  • @bradr2142
    @bradr2142 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great man from North Dakota. But belongs to all of us in the United States of America. Thank you for your service.

  • @Frank-pc2rs
    @Frank-pc2rs หลายเดือนก่อน

    🇮🇹