Valor 24: Spc. 4 Leonard Alvarado
Medal of Honor candidate Spc. 4 Leonard Alvarado was born in Bakersfield, Calif., Feb. 13, 1947. Alvarado is being recognized for his valorous actions on Aug. 12, 1969, while serving as a rifleman during a miss... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jack Weinstein was born
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jack Weinstein was born in Lamar, Mo., Oct. 18, 1928. He was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1950. Weinstein is being recognized for his exceptionally valorous actions while serving wi... More
Valor 24: 1st Lt. Donald K. Schwab
Medal of Honor candidate 1st Lt. Donald K. Schwab was born Dec. 6, 1918, in Hooper, Neb. He joined the U.S. Army upon graduation from high school. Schwab distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions ... More
Valor 24: Sgt. Candelario Garcia
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Candelario Garcia was born in Corsicana, Texas, Feb. 26, 1944. Garcia distinguished himself on Dec. 8, 1968, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry, 1st Brigade,... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was born in El Paso, Texas, July 15, 1929. Then-Cpl. Victor H. Espinoza is being recognized for his actions on Aug. 1, 1952, at Chorwon, Korea. While spearheadi... More
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard hailed from Lockport, N.J., and was born Aug. 9, 1913. Then-Pfc. Leonard is being recognized for his valorous actions while serving as a squad leader, Comp... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Eduardo C.
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Eduardo C. Gomez, was born in Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 28, 1919. Then-Sgt. Eduardo Gomez distinguished himself while serving with Company I, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Ca... More
Valor 24: Sgt. Jesus S. Duran - Public domain photogrpaph
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jesus S. Duran was born July 26, 1948, in Juarez, Mexico. Then-Spc.4 Duran was assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) to support the ef... More
Valor 24: Staff Sgt. Felix M. Conde-Falcon
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. Felix M. Conde-Falcon was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico, Feb. 24, 1938, and raised in Chicago, Ill. Conde-Falcon distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions, while ... More
Valor 24: Sgt. Randall - Public domain photogrpaph
Medal of Honor candidate Pfc. Demensio Rivera, was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, April 29, 1933. Rivera joined the U.S. Army, Sept. 26, 1950, in New York. Then-Pvt. Rivera is being recognized for his actions ... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed from Fort Pierce, Fla. Then-Spc. 4 Ardie R. Copas is being recognized for his valor and actions in the early morning hours of May 12, 1970, while serving as a... More
Valor 24: Pvt. Miguel Armando 'Nando' Vera
Medal of Honor candidate Pvt. Miguel Armando "Nando" Vera was born in Puerto Rico. Vera joined the U.S. Army when he was 17-years-old. Vera is being recognized for his heroic actions while serving with Company ... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting at the end of a press conference right after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of... More
A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns
A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. In the background is the wreath honoring Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awa... More
Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal
Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal of Honor recipient, meets and greets 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers on the 7th SFG (A) compound at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 12, 2018. T... More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) -- Members
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) -- Members of the Special Operations Community gather in front of a mural during the Medal of Honor ceremony for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman on Bagram ... More
The life and legacy of retired Lt. Col. Ernest Childers
The life and legacy of retired Lt. Col. Ernest Childers was celebrated during a plaque dedication ceremony Nov. 20 at the Range 1 training facility at Fort Drum. The LTC Childers Inclement Weather Training Faci... More
JBSA training annex dedicated to fallen Air Force Medal of Honor recip...
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antoni... More
The family of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Champ
The family of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Champ poses for the photograph after the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio police department prepare for the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joi... More
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United States Air Force, provides remarks during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training A... More
Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman,
Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, gives a few words during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint ... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright hugs Ms. Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San An... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antoni... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright attends the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antonio-Ann... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed from Fort Pierce, Fla. Then-Spc. 4 Ardie R. Copas is being recognized for his valor and actions in the early morning hours of May 12, 1970, while serving as a... More
Medal of Honor candidate Master Sgt. Juan E. Negron
Medal of Honor candidate Master Sgt. Juan E. Negron was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico. Then-Sgt. Juan E. Negron distinguished himself on April 28, 1951, near Kalmaeri, Korea. Negron held the most vulnerable posi... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jack Weinstein was born
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jack Weinstein was born in Lamar, Mo., Oct. 18, 1928. He was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1950. Weinstein is being recognized for his exceptionally valorous actions while serving wi... More
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard hailed from Lockport, N.J., and was born Aug. 9, 1913. Then-Pfc. Leonard is being recognized for his valorous actions while serving as a squad leader, Comp... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was born in El Paso, Texas, July 15, 1929. Then-Cpl. Victor H. Espinoza is being recognized for his actions on Aug. 1, 1952, at Chorwon, Korea. While spearheadi... More
Former Spc. 4 Santiago Erevia and his son, Spc. Roland
Former Spc. 4 Santiago Erevia and his son, Spc. Roland Erevia of the Texas National Guard, discuss the elder Erevia’s service medals and awards, which include a South Vietnamese medal, an Army Commendation Meda... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris,
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, was born in Okmulgee, Okla., Jan. 7, 1942. Morris entered the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1959 and later requested to join the active Army. He became o... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting at the end of a press conference right after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of... More
Detail of the wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Detail of the wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honoring Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguished... More
Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal
Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal of Honor recipient, meets and greets 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers on the 7th SFG (A) compound at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 12, 2018. T... More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) -- Airmen
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) -- Airmen salute during the Medal of Honor ceremony for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 28, 2018. Chapman was posth... More
Maj. Gen. Brian J. Mennes, 10th Mountain Division (LI)
Maj. Gen. Brian J. Mennes, 10th Mountain Division (LI) and Fort Drum commander, and Col. Christopher Chomosh, representing the Oklahoma Army National Guard and 45th Infantry Division, unveil the plaque honoring... More
Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman,
Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, is applauded after addressing audiences during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Trainin... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright hugs Ms. Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San An... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio police department prepare for the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joi... More
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United States Air Force, provides remarks during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training A... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leah Fox, Band of the
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leah Fox, Band of the West vocalist, sings the National Anthem during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Trainin... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright attends the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antonio-Ann... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antoni... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed from Fort Pierce, Fla. Then-Spc. 4 Ardie R. Copas is being recognized for his valor and actions in the early morning hours of May 12, 1970, while serving as a... More
Medal of Honor candidate Santiago Erevia was born in
Medal of Honor candidate Santiago Erevia was born in Nordheim, Texas, in 1946. He volunteered to join the U.S. Army in San Antonio when he was 22-years-old. Then-Spc. 4 Erevia distinguished himself May 21, 1969... More
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard hailed from Lockport, N.J., and was born Aug. 9, 1913. Then-Pfc. Leonard is being recognized for his valorous actions while serving as a squad leader, Comp... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was born in El Paso, Texas, July 15, 1929. Then-Cpl. Victor H. Espinoza is being recognized for his actions on Aug. 1, 1952, at Chorwon, Korea. While spearheadi... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris,
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, was born in Okmulgee, Okla., Jan. 7, 1942. Morris entered the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1959 and later requested to join the active Army. He became o... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jack Weinstein was born
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jack Weinstein was born in Lamar, Mo., Oct. 18, 1928. He was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1950. Weinstein is being recognized for his exceptionally valorous actions while serving wi... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
Karen McCaslin and Dr. William Sloat stand next to
Karen McCaslin and Dr. William Sloat stand next to the wreath honoring their brother, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Spc. 4 Donald Sloat, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014.... More
Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal
Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal of Honor recipient, gives a brief on the actions that earned him the prestigious decoration in the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)’s Liberty Chapel on Eg... More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) -- Bagram
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) -- Bagram team members gather in Memorial Courtyard in remembrance of Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman during a ceremony on Bagram... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio police department prepare for the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joi... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright attends the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antonio-Ann... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen of the Lackland Honor Guard post
U.S. Air Force Airmen of the Lackland Honor Guard post the colors during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base Sa... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antoni... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antoni... More
General Stephen W. Wilson (left), Vice Chief of Staff
General Stephen W. Wilson (left), Vice Chief of Staff of United States Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright (center), and Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb (right), commander of Air Education ... More
Medal of Honor candidate Santiago Erevia was born in
Medal of Honor candidate Santiago Erevia was born in Nordheim, Texas, in 1946. He volunteered to join the U.S. Army in San Antonio when he was 22-years-old. Then-Spc. 4 Erevia distinguished himself May 21, 1969... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed from Fort Pierce, Fla. Then-Spc. 4 Ardie R. Copas is being recognized for his valor and actions in the early morning hours of May 12, 1970, while serving as a... More
Medal of Honor candidate Pvt. Pedro Cano was born in
Medal of Honor candidate Pvt. Pedro Cano was born in La Morita, Mexico, June 19, 1920. He joined the U.S. Army in 1944, during World War II. Cano is being recognized for his valorous actions while serving with ... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was born in El Paso, Texas, July 15, 1929. Then-Cpl. Victor H. Espinoza is being recognized for his actions on Aug. 1, 1952, at Chorwon, Korea. While spearheadi... More
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard hailed from Lockport, N.J., and was born Aug. 9, 1913. Then-Pfc. Leonard is being recognized for his valorous actions while serving as a squad leader, Comp... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris,
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, was born in Okmulgee, Okla., Jan. 7, 1942. Morris entered the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1959 and later requested to join the active Army. He became o... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing for the family of Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguish... More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) -- Members
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) -- Members of the Special Operations Community and Team Bagram complete push-ups in remembrance of Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapma... More
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United States Air Force, attends the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony as the keynote speaker, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Tra... More
Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman,
Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, gives a few words during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint ... More
U.S. Air Force T-6 Texans II from the 12th Flying Training
U.S. Air Force T-6 Texans II from the 12th Flying Training Wing, fly over during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint... More
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United States Air Force, attends the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joi... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio police department prepare for the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joi... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright hugs Ms. Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San An... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed from Fort Pierce, Fla. Then-Spc. 4 Ardie R. Copas is being recognized for his valor and actions in the early morning hours of May 12, 1970, while serving as a... More
Medal of Honor candidate Santiago Erevia was born in
Medal of Honor candidate Santiago Erevia was born in Nordheim, Texas, in 1946. He volunteered to join the U.S. Army in San Antonio when he was 22-years-old. Then-Spc. 4 Erevia distinguished himself May 21, 1969... More
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard hailed from Lockport, N.J., and was born Aug. 9, 1913. Then-Pfc. Leonard is being recognized for his valorous actions while serving as a squad leader, Comp... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris,
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, was born in Okmulgee, Okla., Jan. 7, 1942. Morris entered the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1959 and later requested to join the active Army. He became o... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing for the family of Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguish... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio police department prepare for the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joi... More
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United States Air Force, attends the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joi... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antoni... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright hugs Ms. Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San An... More
U.S. Air Force T-6 Texans II from the 12th Flying Training
U.S. Air Force T-6 Texans II from the 12th Flying Training Wing, fly over during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antoni... More
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard hailed from Lockport, N.J., and was born Aug. 9, 1913. Then-Pfc. Leonard is being recognized for his valorous actions while serving as a squad leader, Comp... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris,
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, was born in Okmulgee, Okla., Jan. 7, 1942. Morris entered the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1959 and later requested to join the active Army. He became o... More
Dr. Bill Sloat participating in a press conference
Dr. Bill Sloat participating in a press conference just after accepting the Medal of Honor on behalf of his brother Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished himself w... More
Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the
Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor of his brother Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week in Washington, D.C.,... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright attends the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antonio-Ann... More
Brianna Champ, daughter of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman,
Brianna Champ, daughter of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, attends the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antonio... More
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United States Air Force, provides remarks during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training A... More
U.S. Air Force T-6 Texans II from the 12th Flying Training
U.S. Air Force T-6 Texans II from the 12th Flying Training Wing, fly over during the during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, T... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, provides remarks during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Ch... More
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris,
Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, was born in Okmulgee, Okla., Jan. 7, 1942. Morris entered the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1959 and later requested to join the active Army. He became o... More
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard
Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard hailed from Lockport, N.J., and was born Aug. 9, 1913. Then-Pfc. Leonard is being recognized for his valorous actions while serving as a squad leader, Comp... More
An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer
An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer that was attending the Medal of Honor ceremony in honor of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat in the East Room of ... More
Dr. Bill Sloat lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans
Dr. Bill Sloat lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Sept. 17, 2014, in honor of his brother Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week. Sloat distinguish... More