U.S. President Joe Biden's budget proposal for the next fiscal year was recently announced, and it requests $715 billion for his first Pentagon budget, 1.6 percent more than the $704 billion enacted under Trump's administration. The outline.
That is how retired U.S. Army Col. Ralph Puckett reacted when he learned he was to receive the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery and effectiveness in combat during
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âWhy all the fuss?â
That is how retired U.S. Army Col. Ralph Puckett reacted when he learned he was to receive the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery and effectiveness in combat during the Korean War. The modesty befits the man and reflects his selflessness, a distinctive human virtue.
Puckett might not be a household name across the country, but he is a legendary and inspirational figure within the Army. His extraordinary career highlights the sort of dedication military service can develop.
The Korean War began in late June 1950 when North Korean forces invaded South Korea. U.S. President Harry Truman immediately decided to support the United Nations effort to repel the invasion. The brutal, indecisive war continued until President Dwight D. Eisenhower was able to achieve an armistice in late July 1953, just a few months after taking office.