Heroism Archives - Task & Purpose

By James Clark Dec 28, 2020

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Marine awarded for saving elderly woman from deadly viper attack

Give 'em one!

By David Roza Dec 11, 2020

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Special Tactics airman awarded Air Force Cross for saving Green Beret team in desperate 8-hour firefight

“I knew then that I had to go get to my teammates and help them."

By Haley Britzky Dec 6, 2020

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Airman to receive Air Force Cross for heroic actions during enemy ambush in Afghanistan

"Germanovich directed his team’s withdrawal, then traversed 700 meters carrying a casualty up a mountain to a helicopter landing zone...

By Paul Szoldra Dec 5, 2020

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Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq

“You don’t often find truly selfless sacrifice where someone put his soldiers’ welfare before his own."

By Haley Britzky Dec 3, 2020

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Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle

An Army sergeant was awarded the Soldier’s Medal on Monday for heroically saving a man from a burning vehicle last...

By Haley Britzky Nov 3, 2020

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Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight

"That is heroism. That is what today is about.”

By David Roza Oct 8, 2020

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Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism

“I was reminded of the seven-mile swim we do in BUD/S, and I thought to myself, if I have to...

By David Roza Oct 5, 2020

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Airman who helped more than 30 people survive Las Vegas shooting finally recognized for his heroism

“I am grateful that I received this training and was able to help as many people as I could.”

By Haley Britzky Sep 11, 2020

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He joined the Army to avenge the 9/11 attacks. On the 19th anniversary of that day, he’ll receive the Medal of Honor

"Going back to a normal day at work, that's what I'm looking forward to."

By Haley Britzky Jul 17, 2020

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‘Every generation has its heroes’ — Army veteran who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal

"Every generation has its heroes and Master Sergeant Royer is one of ours today”

By Jozsef Papp, The Augusta Chronicle Jun 1, 2020

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A Fort Gordon soldier’s heroic act saved a family trapped in a flipped vehicle

"It was just second nature to me. I was just helping. It wasn't like I was trying to be heroic"

By Haley Britzky Oct 10, 2019

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‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car

Army Capt. Travis Johnson was awarded the Soldier's Medal — the Army's highest award for heroism outside of combat —...

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider Sep 24, 2019

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This hero airman saved a child’s life on the way to pick up an award for doing a bunch of other heroic things

On his way to receive an award for his previous heroics, Tech. Sgt. Kenneth O'Brien took a brief detour to...

By Haley Britzky Jun 11, 2019

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Army recruiter awarded Distinguished Service Cross for dragging fellow soldiers to safety under enemy fire in Afghanistan

"My dad always told me that if you're going to do something, do it right"

By Amy Bushatz, Military.cm Mar 27, 2019

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Coastie receives heroism medal for shielding others from fire and providing medical aid during Las Vegas shooting

A petty officer currently stationed at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, is the first Coast Guardsman since 2012 to be awarded the...

By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer Dec 14, 2018

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Green Beret Receives Soldier’s Medal For Pulling Man From Vehicle Before It Exploded

Sgt. 1st Class Erik Kingsley was driving his brother-in-law to the airport in the early morning hours of April 1,...

By Erika I. Ritchie, The Orange County Register Dec 14, 2018

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Marine Drill Instructor Receives Posthumous Heroism Honor For Rescuing 2 Women Trapped In Cars

In September, Marine Sgt. Gary G. Wilson, of Murrieta, California, rescued two women trapped in their cars — one vehicle...

By James Clark Nov 8, 2018

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On A CIA Mission In Laos This Airman Held Off An Assault For Hours With Just A Radio And An M-16

On March 11, 1968, on a remote mountain top in Laos called Lima Site 85, Air Force Chief Master Sgt....

By Paul Szoldra Jul 16, 2018

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Mattis Urged To Consider Award Upgrade For Marine Officer’s Heroic Last Stand

Congressman Duncan Hunter, Republican from California, has sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis asking him to upgrade...

By Tom Steele, The Dallas Morning News May 21, 2018

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Texas Soldier Drowns After Saving Child At Lake

A North Texas man drowned while saving a young child at Lake Ray Roberts on Saturday. Authorities were called to...

By Paul Szoldra May 11, 2018

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The Untold Stories Of Marine Special Ops ‘Getting Some’ Against ISIS

U.S. Marine Special Operators on the ground in Iraq and Syria in the coalition's anti-ISIS fight have been getting into...

By Paul Szoldra Apr 10, 2018

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US Troops Have Fought ISIS In Direct Ground Combat More Than You Think

U.S. troops on the ground in Iraq and Syria sent in for the so-called “advise and assist” mission against the...

By Drew Brooks, The Fayetteville Observer, N.C. Mar 7, 2018

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This Green Beret Was Rewarded For Heroism — On A North Carolina Highway

Staff Sgt. Adams didn’t hesitate. As he watched a truck veer off the road ahead of him and tumble down...

By Isabel Dobrin, The Virginian-Pilot Jul 25, 2017

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Virginia Navy Veteran Kicks Door Down, Saves Man From House Fire

He cheated death after a motorcycle accident left him in a wheelchair for several months. On July 20, a Virginia...

By Kaylee Remington, Advance Ohio Media Jun 25, 2017

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Petition Seeks To Name Navy Destroyer After Heroic Fitzgerald Sailor

ELYRIA, Ohio — A petition is circling online to name the next unguided missile destroyer after the Elyria sailor who...

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Marine awarded for saving elderly woman from deadly viper attack

Special Tactics airman awarded Air Force Cross for saving Green Beret team in desperate 8-hour firefight

Airman to receive Air Force Cross for heroic actions during enemy ambush in Afghanistan

Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq

Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle

Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight

Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism

Airman who helped more than 30 people survive Las Vegas shooting finally recognized for his heroism

He joined the Army to avenge the 9/11 attacks. On the 19th anniversary of that day, he’ll receive the Medal of Honor

‘Every generation has its heroes’ — Army veteran who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal

A Fort Gordon soldier’s heroic act saved a family trapped in a flipped vehicle

‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car

This hero airman saved a child’s life on the way to pick up an award for doing a bunch of other heroic things

Army recruiter awarded Distinguished Service Cross for dragging fellow soldiers to safety under enemy fire in Afghanistan

Coastie receives heroism medal for shielding others from fire and providing medical aid during Las Vegas shooting

Green Beret Receives Soldier’s Medal For Pulling Man From Vehicle Before It Exploded

Marine Drill Instructor Receives Posthumous Heroism Honor For Rescuing 2 Women Trapped In Cars

On A CIA Mission In Laos This Airman Held Off An Assault For Hours With Just A Radio And An M-16

Mattis Urged To Consider Award Upgrade For Marine Officer’s Heroic Last Stand

Texas Soldier Drowns After Saving Child At Lake

The Untold Stories Of Marine Special Ops ‘Getting Some’ Against ISIS

US Troops Have Fought ISIS In Direct Ground Combat More Than You Think

This Green Beret Was Rewarded For Heroism — On A North Carolina Highway

Virginia Navy Veteran Kicks Door Down, Saves Man From House Fire

Petition Seeks To Name Navy Destroyer After Heroic Fitzgerald Sailor