Biden awards Medals of Honor to 3 soldiers who served in Ira

The medals were given for acts of "gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty." Two were awarded posthumously, including one to the first Black recipient since the Vietnam War.

Related Keywords

Afghanistan , Paktia Province , Paktia , United States , Iraq , South Carolina , Washington , White House , District Of Columbia , Vietnam , Republic Of , Poland , The White House , Polish , Afghan , American , Earld Plumlee , Sergeant Plumlee , Christophera Celiz , Joe Biden , Alwync Cashe , Earl Plumlee , Tamara Cashe , Army Special , Afghan National Army , Medal Of Honor To Army Master Sgt , Medal Of Honor To Army Sgt , Bradley Fighting Vehicle , President Biden , Class Christopher , Class Alwyn , First Class Alwyn , East Room , President Joe Biden , Army Master , Evan Vucci , Sergeant First Class Cashe , Staff Sergeant Plumlee , Special Operations , Polish Soldiers , Sergeant First Class Celiz ,