BRADY, PATRICK HENRY Rank and Organization: Major, U.S. Army, Medical Service Corps, 54th Medical Detachment, 67th Medical Group, 44th Medical Brigade Place and Date: Near Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam, 6 January 1968 Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, Maj. Brady distinguished himself while serving in the Republic of Vietnam commanding a UH-1H ambulance helicopter, volunteered to rescue wounded men from a site i

On March 20, 2025, the Great Place welcomed six Medal of Honor recipients to the installation. Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, Commanding General of the III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos, greeted the distinguished guests, honoring their legacy of valor and sacrifice. As part of the Flagship Valor Tour, a flying tribute made possible by American Airlines, the visit recognized Medal of Honor recipients and all uniformed service members, past and present. The event also commemorated the grand opening o

The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest and most-prestigious personal military decoration that may be awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor, and in today's most epic video we are counting down the most badass Medal of Honor recipients in history! Check out the bravest of the brave in our new amazing video! | Military News Network

On this day in #NavalHistory, the execution of three USS Somers Sailors for Mutiny, the first Flight of Navy Airship Filled With Helium is conducted, and a #USNavyNurse Receives first Distinguished Service Medal. https://youtu.be/p9NoFA3-Ces | Naval History & Heritage Command

On this day in 1993, Dr. Ellen Ochoa made history as the first Hispanic woman to go to space! 🚀 Ochoa has traveled to space four times and logged nearly 1,000 miles in orbit. She also served as the first Hispanic director of the Johnson Space Center. In 2015, Ochoa received NASA’s highest award, the Distinguished Service Medal. 🏅 #BecauseOfHerStory | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation