Heroes of Vietnam's medical missions: Dustoff crews honored with Congressional Medal
Dustoff crews did it every day, over and over again," said Major General Patrick Brady.Recently, a group of Vietnam War veterans were finally recognized for their heroic efforts, and that includes a helicopter pilot from Benbrook,
Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention Coming to Detroit in 2026
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Detroit Public Safety Foundation today announced the city of Detroit has the distinct honor of hosting the 2026 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention.
Dustoff crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal
SAN ANTONIO - A recognition ceremony was held on Monday to celebrate a new law awarding "Dustoff Crews" with a Congressional Gold Medal.The ceremony was held at
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Vietnam Dustoff crews finally receive Congressional Gold Medal
On Sept. 26, 2024, the Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act became law. President Joe Biden signed the legislation, which had bi-partisan support in both the
Vietnam War’s ‘Dustoff’ crews to receive highest civilian honor
On September 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed legislation awarding Dustoff crew members the highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, for their “extraordinary heroism and lifesaving actions.
Vietnam War era dustoff crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal in Texas
Dustoff: The nickname given to pilots and crew members on medical helicopters. Men, and machines that in the Vietnam War, pioneered an entirely new and swift way to evacuate the wounded directly from the battlefield.
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Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the only American military decoration worn around the neck rather than pinned to the uniform. Each of ...
'What I was trained to do': Onalaska Medal of Honor recipient's family honored during school assembly
Onalaska-area veterans and family members and friends of the late U.S. Army veteran Thomas "Jim" Kinsman — who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1969 — were honored by Onalaska Middle ...
A hero’s honor: Salinas Valley woman accepts Congressional Gold Medal for grandfather killed in WWII
At a San Francisco ceremony, Millie Cervantes will accept the Congressional Gold Medal for her grandfather, who died in ...
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Civil War Veteran From Goshen Is First on New Wall of Honor
Andrew Jackson Tomlin, Civil War veteran and Congressional Medal of Honor winner. Andrew Jackson Tomlin, Civil War veteran ...
Congress Eyes Top Honor for Navy Pilot Who Was Second-Longest Ever US Military POW
Lawmakers are working to award the Congressional Gold Medal to retired Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr., who spent eight and a half ...
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Past Medal of Honor recipients honored before Veterans Day
HANNIBAL — Just before Veterans Day, the Rotary Club of Hannibal heard a special presentation about two Congressional Medal ...
Manatee County veterans honored during Congressional Veterans Commendation ceremony
The second annual Congressional Veterans Commendation ceremony on Nov. 8 was established to honor the wartime sacrifices and ...