24 soldiers to receive Medal of Honor

[Mr Furious]

"The Medal of Honor will be awarded to 24 people, three of them living, who served in wars of past decades, the White House announced today.

In recognition of their valor in World War II, Vietnam and Korea, President Obama will present the awards on March 18, according to a statement from the White House.

Each of the soldiers was previously recognized by award of the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest military award. That award will be upgraded to the Medal of Honor in recognition of their gallantry, intrepidity and heroism above and beyond the call of duty."

http://www.armytimes.com/article/201...ve-Medal-Honor

I see a couple of Berets amongst those 24 heroes too

[Snaquebite]

Wondering why some are identified by race?

[SF_BHT]

Every one needs a label in this administration.

Congrads to the men that are being recognized for their valor.

[mark46th]

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[mojaveman]

Originally Posted by Snaquebite

Wondering why some are identified by race?

They were actually all identified by race. I guess in this era of equal opportunity even awarding the Medal of Honor has to be fair. In this case it looks like African Americans were under represented. And is there really any difference between a caucasion and a caucasion who is also Jewish?

Hat's off to all of them.

[Flagg]

Originally Posted by mojaveman

They were actually all identified by race. I guess in this era of equal opportunity even awarding the Medal of Honor has to be fair. In this case it looks like African Americans were under represented. And is there really any difference between a caucasion and a caucasion who is also Jewish?

Hat's off to all of them.

All I see is 24 studs who are Green.

[glebo]

Originally Posted by Flagg

All I see is 24 studs who are Green.

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Thank you for your service gentlemen...

[lindy]

"The Army conducted the review under a directive from Congress in the 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. The law required that the record of each Jewish American and Hispanic American veteran who received a Service Cross during or after World War II be reviewed for possible upgrade to the Medal of Honor."

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-...ded-to-24-vets

[Lan]

Originally Posted by Snaquebite

Wondering why some are identified by race?

Army Times: A Gannett Company. Gun Map.

Glad to see the men who earned the Medal of Honor are receiving it. Thank you for your service and sacrifice; fighting for Freedom.