Posted on Dec 23, 2019

William H. Carney: The first black soldier to earn the Medal of Honor

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William H. Carney: The first black soldier to earn the Medal of Honor

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TSgt George Rodriguez

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A true patriot comes in many colors. Color doesn't matter as were all Americans. I have your back as you have mine in a time of war. God doesn't discriminate due to color and neither do I. God Bless you as he has blessed me daily.

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1SG Steven Imerman

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After you've been in five years, everybody's green.

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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They fought with a lot of personal courage for a nation that's ideology was counter to theirs, and yet they were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for an idea called freedom.

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MSgt Kurt S.

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Since it was the only home they had, it was do nothing or do something. He made the choice to do something.

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