Alexander's Column
Principled commentary from Mark Alexander, Publisher.
National MoH Day Profile of Valor: LtGen James Doolittle (USAF)
"Honor, justice, and humanity, forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive from us."
Profiles of Valor: LT Vincent R. Capodanno (USN)
In the direct line of fire of an enemy machine gunner positioned approximately 15 yards away, LT Capodanno rushed in a daring attempt to aid and assist the mortally wounded corpsman.
Profiles of Valor: SGT Rodney Evans (USA) and SGT Allen Lynch (USA)
These were ordinary men faced with extraordinary circumstances, who summoned the greatest measure of courage to place their lives in imminent peril to save others.
Profiles of Valor: MSG Edmonds, CSM Richardson, and SSG Ollis
Three men faced with extraordinary circumstances summoned the greatest measure of courage to place their lives in imminent peril to save others. Live your life worthy of their sacrifice.
Profiles of Valor: CW5 Eric Slover (USA)
Though badly wounded during Operation Absolute Resolve, Slover's regiment's motto is, "Night Stalkers Don't Quit," and he didn't.
Profiles of Valor: Chaplain CAPT Joseph O'Callahan (USN)
"Serving with courage, fortitude, and deep spiritual strength, [he] inspired the gallant officers and men of the Franklin to fight heroically and with profound faith in the face of almost certain death."
Profiles of Valor: CAPT Williams and SSG Ollis
Ordinary men faced with extraordinary circumstances, they summoned the greatest measure of courage to place their lives in imminent peril to save others.
Profiles of Valor: The Four Chaplains
"Chaplains have been a strong, steady, and courageous presence in every major conflict beginning with the Revolutionary War, and today we continue building spiritual readiness so that our soldiers can endure in any future fight."
Profiles of Valor: SGT John Baca (USA)
"I am an ordinary citizen who answered my country's call to duty and performed that duty to the very best of my ability."
Profiles of Valor: Col Lee Ellis (USAF)
"Leadership is not about rank, status, or even success [but] about the impact we have on others and the legacy we leave behind."
Profiles of Valor: BG Stephen Curda (USA, Ret)
How an impoverished boy from South Korea rose to become the first Korean-born American Army Flag Officer.
Profiles of Valor: Capt Arthur Jackson (USMC)
"I still had ammo left, and I just figured I'd better get to as many of these [bunkers] as I can."
Profiles of Valor: MSG Wiedorfer — A Christmas Day Medal of Honor
"Something had to be done, and someone had to do it. ... Luckily, their firing wasn't too good that day. They didn't get me."
Profiles of Valor: CPT John James (USA)
"I'm chasing my purpose, not a paycheck. ... My entire adult life, I was prepared to sacrifice everything in pursuit of my purpose."
Profiles of Valor: SSgt William Pitsenbarger (USAF)
"There was only one man on the ground that day that would have turned down a ride out of that hellhole — and that man was Pitsenbarger."
Profiles of Valor: PFC Carlos Lozada
"PFC Lozada remained in an exposed position and continued to pour deadly fire upon the enemy despite the urgent pleas of his comrades to withdraw."
Profiles of Valor: Brig Gen Robin Olds (USAF) Triple Ace
By the end of World War II, Olds had downed 12 German fighters and destroyed 11 others on the ground in strafing runs, the only pilot to make Ace in both his P-38 and his P-51, and would earn two Silver Stars for his actions.
Profiles of Valor: America's Veterans and the Price of Liberty
Millions of Veterans have paid the heavy price of sustaining American Liberty for 250 years.
Profiles of Valor: Col Kim Campbell (USAF)
Her flight leader provided a visual damage report: Her plane had hundreds of holes in the right fuselage tail section and a large hole in her right horizontal stabilizer.
Profiles of Valor: SSG Ty Michael Carter (USA)
Specialist Carter's heroic actions and tactical skill were critical to the defense of Combat Outpost Keating, preventing the enemy from capturing the position and saving the lives of his fellow Soldiers.