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Posted on Feb 21, 2014

SGM Matthew Quick

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UPGRADE! 24 soldiers to receive Medal of Honor

President Barack Obama announced today that he will award the Medal of Honor to 24 Soldiers during a March 18 ceremony at the White House.

Seven awards will go to World War II veterans, nine to Korean War veterans, and eight to Vietnam War veterans. All awards are posthumous with the exception of three living Vietnam veterans.

The award, the highest for valor, is an upgrade from the Distinguished Service Cross that many Soldiers received for intrepid actions, personal bravery and devotion to duty during actions against enemy forces.

http://www.ArmyReenlistment.com/news-24-medals-of-honor.html

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CSM Michael J. Uhlig

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I am posting a link below to the stories, this is worthwhile to read these stories of Self Sacrifice & Heroism beyond expectations. These Heroes deserve the recognition they are receiving!

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/03/18/two-dozen-stories-courage-president-obama-to-award-24-medals-honor/

Here's the link to their stories, very worthwhile to listen:

http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/valor24/

PFC M, thanks for sharing this story!

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1SG Steven Stankovich

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Thank you for the links CSM.

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CSM Michael J. Uhlig

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no problem MSG. Hooah, MJU.

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good post enjoyed it a lot thank you for sharing it CSM

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1SG Steven Stankovich

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I feel that this is a great occasion. It is a testament not only to the heroism performed by these personnel, but also a testament to the persons behind the scenes who continued to lobby for and to pursue all avenues to ensure the proper recognition was bestowed.

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