Medal of Honor for soldier who rescued hostages
Sgt. Maj. Thomas Patrick Payne received the Medal of Honor from President Trump on Friday for his role in freeing hostages held by ISIS. He spoke to David Martin about the harrowing mission.
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Medal of Honor recipients connect with kids
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.
Green Beret awarded Medal of Honor for saving lives
Williams is being honored for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008
Medal of Honor recipient describes brutal battle
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia is the first living soldier to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq
Staff sergeant becomes first living Iraq vet to receive Medal of Honor
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia received the Medal of Honor for his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Trump presents Medal of Honor to family of fallen soldier
President Trump will give the medal to the family of Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, who died in Iraq in 2007
Medal of Honor recipient recalls battle
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 presents Medal of Honor at White House
Trump honored retired Sgt. Major John L. Canley, a decorated veteran from the Vietnam War, in a ceremony Wednesday
Medal of Honor recipient faces another battle
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.
"We got everybody out": Medal of Honor recipient recalls harrowing battle
Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer exposed himself to open fire in order to help save his team in Afghanistan
Trump presents Medal of Honor to army medic Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer
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
Medal of Honor recipient "sacrificed his life" to save fellow troops
The Medal of Honor was presented Wednesday to the widow of Air Force Technical Sgt. John Chapman
Trump awards Medal of Honor to late airman
President Trump presented the medal to the widow of Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman at the White House on Wednesday
Medal of Honor recipient's widow remembers his extraordinary life
In 1945, Garlin Conner's commanding officer wrote he had "never seen a man with as much courage and ability"
Trump presents posthumous Medal of Honor to WWII vet
"In his daring, his devotion, and his duty, he was larger than life," President Trump said of First Lieutenant Garlin Conner
"Not a day goes by that I don't think of it": Medal of Honor recipient recalls deadly battle
The March 2002 ambush became known as the Battle of Roberts Ridge, one of the most savage and controversial of the Afghan war
Heroic Medal of Honor recipient recalls 2002 battle
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.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL
President Trump presented the Medal of Honor to retired Navy SEAL Britt Slabinski for his bravery in Afghanistan 16 years ago.
The Medal of Honor: "It's not glory"
For Veterans Day, the "Takeout" talks with CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin, who has interviewed over 20 recipients of the nation's highest military award
Meet the Medal of Honor recipient who was sent on a top-secret mission
"It wasn't what we were doing," Rose said. "It was where we were doing it is really why it was classified."
Trump awards Capt. Gary Rose the Medal of Honor
Capt. Rose received the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during his time in the Vietnam War
Trump presents first Medal of Honor of his presidency
"We honor you, we salute you, and with God as your witness, we thank you for what you did for all of us," Trump said to James McCloughan
Medal of Honor recipient
There are 44 American soldiers who survived an ambush in Vietnam because of one man: Chuck Kettles. Today the pilot was awarded the Medal of Honor. David Martin has more.
Obama awards Vietnam vet Charles Kettles with Medal of Honor
President Obama noted that Kettles' heroic devotion to his fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War was an inspiration for all Americans. He awarded the retired lieutenant colonel with the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on July 18, 2016.
Vietnam War vet Charles Kettles on what the Medal of Honor means
President Obama presented retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles with the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony Monday. CBS News' David Martin interview the Vietnam War veteran about what the award means to him.
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McConnell proposing that impeachment trial start in February
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Maryland lawmaker said to have tried to bring gun onto House floor
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NFL gives vaccinated health care workers free Super Bowl tickets
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Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
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Former South Carolina Senate candidate Jaime Harrison elected DNC chair
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NFL gives vaccinated health care workers free Super Bowl tickets
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Jennifer Lopez speaks Spanish in inauguration performance
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Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
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Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
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Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
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How one nursing home stayed coronavirus-free and saved lives
COVID-19 has killed more than 100,000 people in U.S. nursing homes. It didn't have to be this way, says Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt.
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The Biden Bounce is leaping over stock market's Trump Bump
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Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
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Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
Teen allegedly stole some $980,000 from supermarket where he worked
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Feds seize 284 fake sports championship rings
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Proud Boys organizer arrested for alleged role in Capitol attack
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SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
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"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
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Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
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Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
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Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
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