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Army veteran receives Medal of Honor for Afghan fight

Posted on February 12, 2013

A veteran who helped “defend the indefensible” at a vulnerable Army outpost in Afghanistan received the nation’s highest award for military valor Monday at a tearful White House ceremony that also honored the eight men who did not survive a Taliban attack. Continue reading →

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North Dakota man credits Medal of Honor to platoon’s valor

Posted on January 17, 2013

A North Dakota veteran who will be receiving the Medal of Honor wants the president to know he was accepting for the rest of his troop and the platoon. Continue reading →

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West Virginia Medal of Honor recipient named to council

Posted on July 31, 2012

West Virginia’s last surviving Medal of Honor recipient has been appointed to the state’s Veterans’ Council. Continue reading →

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