taraJun 15, 20203 minThis Day in History: Thomas Kelley's bravery in VietnamOn this day in 1969, a United States Navy lieutenant engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Thomas Kelley had joine...
taraJun 4, 20203 minThis Day in History: Staff Sgt. Jon R. Cavaiani’s bravery in VietnamOn this day in 1971, a soldier engages in an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. Staff Sgt. Jon R. Cavaiani had sta...
taraJun 2, 20202 minThis Day in History: Miguel Keith's heroism in VietnamOn this day in 1951, a hero is born in San Antonio, Texas. Miguel Keith would go on to attend high school in Nebraska, but he’d leave sch...
taraMay 2, 20203 minThis Day in History: Roy P. Benavidez’s Medal of HonorOn this day in 1968, a member of the United States Army Special Forces engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Surel...
taraApr 21, 20203 minThis Day in History: Milton “Skipper” Olive makes the ultimate sacrificeOn this day in 1966, the Medal of Honor is posthumously awarded to Pfc. Milton “Skipper” Olive III. He was the first black soldier to rec...
taraApr 8, 20203 minThis Day in History: Gary Littrell’s four demanding days in VietnamOn this day in 1970, an Army Ranger concludes an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. Would you believe that Sergean...
taraMar 22, 20203 minThis Day in History: David McNerney, the Valley of Tears, & the Medal of HonorOn this day in 1967, a soldier participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. David McNerney came from a long line of w...
taraMar 9, 20203 minThis Day in History: Bennie Adkins, the Battle of A Shau, and his Medal of HonorOn this day in 1966, a Green Beret engages in a multi-day battle in Vietnam. The Army estimates that Bennie Adkins took out anywhere from...
taraFeb 24, 20203 minThis Day in History: John Levitow & his Medal of HonorOn this day in 1969, Airman First Class John Levitow becomes the lowest ranking Air Force member ever to earn a Medal of Honor. He was pr...
taraFeb 10, 20203 minThis Day in History: John Baca's heroism in VietnamOn this day in 1970, a soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Fourth Class John Baca must have s...
taraDec 19, 20193 minThis Day in History: Harvey “Barney” Barnum’s Medal of HonorOn this day in 1965, a Marine risks his life in an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. It would be just the first o...
taraNov 27, 20193 minThis Day in History: Platoon Sergeant Matthew Leonard saves his menOn this day in 1929, a hero is born in Eutaw, Alabama. Matthew Leonard grew up in the midst of the segregated South—but he rose above it....
taraNov 21, 20193 minThis Day in History: Operation Ivory Coast tries (and fails) to rescue Vietnam POWsOn this day in 1970, the United States tries—and fails—to rescue POWs being held near Hanoi, Vietnam. What a disappointment! Preparations...
taraNov 21, 20193 minThis Day in History: Captain Ed Freeman's Vietnam helicopter rescueOn this day in 1927, a hero is born in Mississippi. Ed Freeman would go on to receive a Medal of Honor for his service as a helicopter pi...
taraOct 18, 20192 minThis Day in History: James H. Monroe’s bravery in VietnamOn this day in 1944, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Exactly 24 years later, James H. Monroe was awarded the Medal on what wou...
taraAug 21, 20193 minThis Day in History: Medal of Honor recipient Chuck HagemeisterOn this day in 1946, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Charles “Chuck” Hagemeister was a Nebraska native who perhaps hadn’t inte...
taraAug 9, 20193 minThis Day in History: Joe Ronnie Hooper, most decorated soldier in VietnamOn this day in 1938, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Joe Ronnie Hooper would serve in both the Army and the Navy, and he would...
taraJul 8, 20193 minThis Day in History: William “Pits” Pitsenbarger, pararescue medic & Medal of Honor recipientOn this day in 1944, a hero is born. William “Pits” Pitsenbarger once tried to quit high school to join the Army! Instead, he finished hi...
taraMay 1, 20193 minThis Day in History: MOH recipient Jay Vargas leads an attack on Dai DoOn this day in 1968, a United States Marine leads an attack on the village of Dai Do in Vietnam. Jay Vargas and his men would persevere t...
taraApr 11, 20193 minThis Day in History: Thomas R. Norris brings two downed airmen homeOn this day in 1972, a Navy SEAL begins a multi-day rescue that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. Two U.S. Air Force airmen h...
