Profiles of Valor
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Profiles of Valor: LtCol Mike 'Dozer' Shower (USAF)
A fighter pilot in the Alaska State Senate is targeting the status quo.
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God Bless You, Sergeant Major Adkins
Bennie G. Adkins, a Medal of Honor recipient, died after a weeks-long fight to overcome COVID-19.
Profiles of Valor: Marine Raider Benjamin Carson
A much-needed story of how one man made a very positive difference in the world.
Profiles of Valor: U.S. Army CWO 5 (Retired) Douglas Englen
During a time of crisis, taking note of American heroes is well worthwhile.

The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center
"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." —John 15:12-14

Profiles of Valor: MSG Matthew Williams (USA)
Williams' actions prevented the enemy from overrunning his task force's exposed position.

Profiles of Valor: COL Roy Knight Jr. (USAF)
The Vietnam-era soldier finally came home on Thursday after his remains were discovered in February.

Profiles of Valor: SSG David Bellavia (USA)
He became the first living Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the war in Iraq.
Former Sen. Dole, a Decorated WWII Veteran, Promoted to Colonel
"Dole is the only living recipient of such an Army promotion."

Profiles of Valor: CWO Jason W. Myers (USA)
He is recognized for his bravery in saving the lives of 15 hostages in Afghanistan.

Profiles of Valor: SSG Travis Atkins (USA)
Atkins sacrificed his own life to save three others, and received a posthumous Medal of Honor.

Profiles of Valor: LtCol Charles Kettles (USA)
Remembering the life and heroism of a Vietnam War veteran.
RIP: Air Force Medal of Honor Recipient Joe Jackson
He was famous for his daring rescue of a team of Air Force combat controllers in Vietnam.

Profiles of Valor: USMC Sgt. Maj. John Canley
He received the Medal of Honor for actions key to regaining control of Hue City during the Tet Offensive.

Profiles of Valor: SGT Ronald J. Shurer (USA)
He's a Special Forces medic who is now in the U.S. Secret Service — and battling stage four lung cancer.

Profiles of Valor: 1LT Garlin M. Conner (USA)
An American hero from World War II finally received his due recognition with the Medal of Honor.
Video: Trump Presents Medal of Honor to Master Chief Slabinski
The retired Navy SEAL's heroism in Afghanistan is worthy of recognition.

'Miraculously, We Found Bill's Crash Site'
A personal account of three days in a Vietnam veteran's life — separated by many decades.
Col. Wesley Lee Fox, RIP
A tribute to a Marine's Marine, Medal of Honor recipient, Wesley Fox