So, I decided to go to Iraq, and I flew to Iraq, Trump said. And I was extremely brave. In fact, so brave, I wanted to give myself the Congressional Medal of Honor. I said to my people, Am I allowed to give myself the Congressional Medal of Honor? The Medal of Honor, which is presented on behalf of Congress, is typically awarded by the president to service members who have displayed acts of valor.
"These five soldiers, in their separate moments of supreme testing, summoned a degree of courage that stirs wonder and respect and an overpowering pride in all of us," he continued. "Through their spectacular courage, they set themselves apart in a very select company. They represent the contribution of more than half a million young Americans to a world of order and of peace."
"These five soldiers, in their separate moments of supreme testing, summoned a degree of courage that stirs wonder and respect and an overpowering pride in all of us," he continued. "Through their spectacular courage, they set themselves apart in a very select company. They represent the contribution of more than half a million young Americans to a world of order and of peace."
As the Marine Corps celebrates 249 years of service this November 10, it's worth remembering the Marines who earned the nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor. States like Texas, California, and New York have produced more decorated Marines than any others. The stories of these Marines define the courage, sacrifice, and unbreakable spirit that the Corps has carried into every battle for nearly two and a half centuries.
"I always found that view when you initially step out that side door to the sub-pens to be so immersive. It's as if you can feel the chilling fresh sea breeze blowing freezingly in your bones..."
