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
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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.
A Medal of Honor recipient's ongoing burden
In his book, "Red Platoon," Sgt. Clinton Romesha writes of how "exceptionally ordinary men" were put to an extraordinary test when their outpost in Afghanistan came under fire from the Taliban
Medal of Honor recipient, and the battle that stays forever
Combat Outpost Keating was a remote U.S. Army position in Afghanistan that attracted a Taliban attack nearly seven years ago
Medal of Honor recipient describes dramatic Taliban rescue operation
Navy SEAL Edward Byers received the Medal of Honor for his actions during a 2012 mission to rescue an American captive from the Taliban
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Cruz says it was "really sad to see" NBA bend to pressure from China
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GOP rep says U.S. leaving Kurds "to the wolves" in Syria
"The Kurds found out on Twitter, for goodness sakes. We have left them to the wolves," Republican Adam Kinzinger told "Face the Nation"
Schiff suggests whistleblower testimony "might not be necessary"
"Given that we already have the call record, we don't need the whistleblower, who wasn't on the call, to tell us what took place during the call," Schiff told "Face the Nation"
Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Adam Schiff that aired Sunday, October 13, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Transcript: Representative Adam Kinzinger on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Adam Kinzinger that aired Sunday, October 13, 2019, on "Face the Nation."
Defense secretary says Pentagon will comply with Ukraine subpoena
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Andrew Yang on creating a "trickle-up" economy
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Ecuador president, indigenous leaders sit down for negotiations
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Japanese rescue crews continue search efforts in wake of Hagibis
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Kenya's Brigid Kosgei shatters women's marathon world record
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Police urge parents to check Halloween treats for THC-laced candy
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2020 Sunday Trail Markers: What to watch for in the Democratic debate
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Vigil held for woman fatally shot in home by Fort Worth officer
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2020 Sunday Trail Markers: What to watch for in the Democratic debate
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Cruz says it was "really sad to see" NBA bend to pressure from China
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GOP rep says U.S. leaving Kurds "to the wolves" in Syria
"The Kurds found out on Twitter, for goodness sakes. We have left them to the wolves," Republican Adam Kinzinger told "Face the Nation"
Schiff suggests whistleblower testimony "might not be necessary"
"Given that we already have the call record, we don't need the whistleblower, who wasn't on the call, to tell us what took place during the call," Schiff told "Face the Nation"
Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Adam Schiff that aired Sunday, October 13, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
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Queen Latifah to be honored with Harvard's W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
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Elton John: Addiction "nearly destroyed my soul"
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Elton John on his autobiography, "Me"
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Play-by-play with Jason Benetti
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SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
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Facebook still won't let you "friend" Christopher Wylie
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Apple pulls Quartz news app from China app store
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After invasive fish found, Georgia tells anglers: Kill them ASAP
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Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
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NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
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Environmentalists' new target? Charmin toilet paper
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Vigil held for woman fatally shot in home by Fort Worth officer
The family's attorney claimed the officer "didn't have time to perceive a threat" before opening fire
Fort Worth officer kills woman in her home
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Skaggs reportedly given opioids by Angels staff
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Chowchilla bus kidnapping survivors relive their terrifying ordeal
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Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
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The first human to walk in space has died
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20 new moons were discovered around Saturn
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