
A Vietnam veteran's epic poem of war
Soldiers often write memoirs about their time in combat. One Medal of Honor recipient, retired Green Beret John Duffy, has written poetry about one of the biggest battles of the Vietnam War.
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Soldiers often write memoirs about their time in combat. One Medal of Honor recipient, retired Green Beret John Duffy, has written poetry about one of the biggest battles of the Vietnam War.
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
We look back at the life of Marine Cpl. Williams, a hero at the Battle of Iwo Jima, who died this week at 98, and whose service to his country, and his gallantry, did not end at the close of the Second World War.
Two sacrificed their lives saving others - including the man who just became the first Black recipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.
"The chief drill instructor told me, 'Ross, you're going to have big shoes to fill.' I said, 'Yes, sir. Thankfully, I wear size 15.'"
In the final eight years of his life, he painted over 220 of them in action, which have now been published in a book.
During the Battle of Iwo Jima, Marine Corporal Hershel "Woody" Williams succeeded in destroying several heavily-defended machine-gun pillboxes. But his service to his country, and his gallantry, did not end there.
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The Medal of Honor is the highest award in the U.S. military, given to a select few who have shown extraordinary valor. While there are incredible stories of courage behind those who received the award, some have taken the honor and used it to help others find their own measure of courage. Catherine Herridge speaks to these recipients about what they are doing to inspire future generations.
Williams is being honored for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia is the first living soldier to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia received the Medal of Honor for his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom
President Trump will give the medal to the family of Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, who died in Iraq in 2007
Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor for this actions in the 1968 Battle of Hue. According to statements submitted by his fellow Marines, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to pull his wounded comrades to safety. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Trump honored retired Sgt. Major John L. Canley, a decorated veteran from the Vietnam War, in a ceremony Wednesday
The latest hero to receive the Medal of Honor faces a harrowing personal battle at home. President Trump awarded the highest military honor Monday to former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer for his bravery in Afghanistan. David Martin reports.
Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer exposed himself to open fire in order to help save his team in Afghanistan
Trump awarded the military honor to Ronald J. Shurer II, for conspicuous gallantry for actions he took in 2008 as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army
The Medal of Honor was presented Wednesday to the widow of Air Force Technical Sgt. John Chapman
President Trump presented the medal to the widow of Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman at the White House on Wednesday
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Members of "the Old Guard" placed American flags at more than 228,000 graves at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day on Thursday, and a retired Navy SEAL-- whose thoughts are always with fallen comrades-- was awarded the Medal of Honor today. David Martin reports.
President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
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President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
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President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
"We know as a matter of intelligence that he's instructed the People's Liberation Army to be ready by 2027 to conduct a successful invasion," Burns also said.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
At least 16 unpaid tickets, totaling more than $3,400, are tied to a car associated with Santos, records show.
Author Jon Meacham, chief White House speechwriter Vinay Reddy and longtime aides Anita Dunn, Bruce Reed and Mike Donilon will join Biden.
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GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
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