How 7 Navy SEALs earned the Medal of Honor - Business Insider
Dec 17, 2021 · Since the US Navy SEALs was officially formed in 1962, only seven of its members have received the military's highest award for valor under fire.
Edward Byers - Wikipedia
Edward C. Byers Jr. (born August 4, 1979) is a retired United States Navy SEAL who received the Medal of Honor on February 29, 2016, for the rescue of a civilian in Afghanistan in 2012. Byers retired after 21 years of service on September 19, 2019, at the Washington Navy Yard.
7 Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipients - NAVYSEAL.com
Sep 25, 2023 · This post delves deep into those extraordinary tales of heroism – shedding light on a few Navy SEALs who are Medal of Honor recipients. It gives insights into their incredible stories of sacrifice and courage during primary operations like hostage rescue or …
MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT EDWARD C. BYERS JR. - United States Navy
Byers was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama for his actions during a hostage rescue operation in Afghanistan in December 2012.
Edward C Byers, Jr. - Congressional Medal of Honor Society
U.S. Navy Chief Edward C Byers, Jr. was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan).
Neither Gunfire Nor Darkness Deterred This Navy SEAL - HistoryNet
Nov 10, 2023 · In December 2012 Medal of Honor recipient Ed Byers and fellow Navy SEALs embarked on a rescue operation to free a captive American doctor.
Five Navy SEALs and the Medal of Honor - Defense Media Network
The U.S. Navy Medal of Honor. U.S. Navy photo by Oscar Sosa Of the 258 Medals of Honor awarded since the SEALs were authorized 50 years ago, five members of this special operations community have received America’s highest decoration for military valor in combat – three for action in the Vietnam War and one each for actions in Iraq and ...
Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Lt. Thomas R. Norris
Apr 11, 2022 · That’s when Navy Lt. Thomas Rolland Norris was called in to lead a ground team to find them. Both missions were a success, and they earned the young Navy SEAL the Medal of Honor.
NSW - Medal of Honor
“The Medal of Honor is a poignant reminder of the tremendous price that some Americans have been willing to pay to protect the lives and liberty of others. Indeed, the courageous and loving sacrifices of our Medal of Honor recipients tell us a great deal about the value of freedom and the principles on which this Nation is founded”
History - Vietnam War
Navy SEALs, supported by riverine patrol boats and swift boat operators, waged guerilla warfare against the enemy in the swamps and jungles of Vietnam. ... Three U.S. Navy SEALs received the Medal of Honor from actions they took during Vietnam. They were LT Robert Kerrey, LT Thomas Norris, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Thornton. 14 MARCH 1969