And, 2. 5 million women honored for their service and a singular surprise. Soledad the only woman ever to receive the medal of honor, Mary Edwards Walker. Find out what this Civil War Veteran did to earn the honor. Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. Its memorial day weekend, a time when we pause to remember and honor those who died while serving in the u. S. Armed forces. Today, our salute is a look back on the service of some of the bravest among us. The medal of honor is the highest award that can be given to a military hero in this country. It is bestowed by the president on behalf of Congress Following an extraordinary act of bravery. An honor reserved for those who risk their own lives, above and beyond the call of duty, in action against an enemy. More than just another accolade, it advances careers, provides a lifetime stipend, and allows the children of honorees a smooth path into the military academies. For those honored, it makes a world of difference. Toda
Soledad find out what this Civil War Veteran did to earn the honor. Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. As the year comes to a close, we want to focus on some of the bravest among us. The medal of honor is the highest award that can be given to a military hero in this country. It is bestowed by the president on behalf of Congress Following an extraordinary act of bravery. An honor reserved for those who risk their own lives, above and beyond the call of duty, in action against an enemy. More than just another accolade, it advances careers, provides a lifetime stipend, and allows the children of honorees a smooth path into the military academ for those honored, it makes a world of difference. Today, the stories of two heroes. Colonel harvey barnum, whose career skyrocketed after he received his medal. And Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris, a hero whose honor was delayed for decades. Soledad at Seymour Middle School in knoxville, t, they are greeted like heroes 50 years and
Soledad find out what this Civil War Veteran did to earn the honor. Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. As the year comes to a close, we want to focus on some of the bravest among us. The medal of honor is the highest award that can be given to a military hero in this country. It is bestowed by the president on behalf of Congress Following an extraordinary act of bravery. An honor reserved for those who risk their own lives, above and beyond the call of duty, in action against an enemy. More than just another accolade, it advances careers, provides a lifetime stipend, and allows the children of honorees a smooth path into the military academ for those honored, it makes a world of difference. Today, the stories of two heroes. Colonel harvey barnum, whose career skyrocketed after he received his medal. And Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris, a hero whose honor was delayed for decades. Soledad at Seymour Middle School in knoxville, t, they are greeted like heroes 50 years and
Staff morris affiliated company were engaged by a Hostile Force. He learned by radio that a fellow Team Commander had been killed near an enemy bunker and reorganized his men into an effective assault posture before advancing forward and splitting off with two men to recover the Team Commanders body. Observing the maneuver, the Hostile Force concentrated its fire on his threeman element and wounded both men accompanying him. After assisting the two wounded back, Staff Sergeant morris charged forward with only his men suppressive fire as cover. While enemy gun placements were against him, Staff Sergeant morris destroyed the positions with hand grenades and continued his assault eliminating four bunkers. Upon reaching the bunker nearest the fallen Team Commander, he repulsed the enemy and began the trek back to friendly lines. He was wounded three times as he struggled forward but succeeded in returning his fallen comrade to a fall safe position. They are in keeping with the highest trad
In south africa its being used to get hundreds of people on the job. Well tell you why some say its not working. You understand its 2013 and theres dimp opinions about things now. We are willing to talk about it. The team mascot many believe is nothing to cheer about. Good morning, welcome to al jazeera america. Im Morgan Radford live from new york. Its been described as one of the most powerful typhoons ever. Typhoon haiyan has now weakened from a category 5, but in the philippines the damage is done. As many as 10,000 people are feared dead. It is expected to take a few more days to get a scope of the damage. Rescue efforts in flooded areas are hampered by blocked roads, uprooted trees, and houses turned to rubble. Its why the World Food Program is sending enough food to feed 120,000 people. Typhoon haiyan is headed for vietnam and can make landfall by monday. The vietnamese government relocated 800,000 people to safe zones. Lets talk to craig in manila. Is the worst over . Well, the