3 Soldiers Receive Medal of Honor

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3 Soldiers Receive Medal of Honor

Three soldiers, whose collective service spanned World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, were awarded the Medal of Honor on March 2 during a ceremony at the White House.

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Richardson received the nation’s highest award from President Donald Trump during the ceremony. Master Sgt. Roderick Edmonds and Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Edmonds’ son Chris Edmonds and Ollis’ parents, Robert and Linda Ollis, accepted the awards on their loved ones’ behalf.

AUSA Graphic Novel Honors COP Keating Hero

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AUSA Graphic Novel Honors COP Keating Hero

Former Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha, a 4th Infantry Division soldier who led a counterattack after one of the most violent enemy offensives in Afghanistan, is the focus of the latest graphic novel in the Association of the U.S. Army’s series on recipients of the nation’s highest award for valor.

VA Streamlines Burn Pit Registry Enrollment

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VA Streamlines Burn Pit Registry Enrollment

A newly redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, launched by the Department of Veterans Affairs, includes automatic enrollment and simplified requirements to improve access to treatment for veterans who have been exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits.

Graphic Novel Features Captain Who Tackled Suicide Bomber

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Graphic Novel Features Captain Who Tackled Suicide Bomber

Retired Capt. Flo Groberg, who tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan to protect his fellow soldiers, is the subject of the latest graphic novel in the Association of the U.S. Army’s series on recipients of the nation’s highest award for valor.

Wounded Warrior Receives Top Military Police Award

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Capt. Luis Avila receives award from Army Inspector General Lt. Gen. Donna Martin
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Wounded Warrior Receives Top Military Police Award

Capt. Luis Avila, who has battled back from severe injuries suffered during his fifth combat deployment, inspiring many along the way, has been awarded one of the highest honors given to members of the military police.

“I can’t think of a more deserving soldier and member of our regiment to receive this honor,” Army Inspector General Lt. Gen. Donna Martin said as she presented Avila with the Order of the Marechaussee, silver, according to an Army news release. “Today, we are here because the impossible was made possible with faith, family, courage and prayers.”

AUSA Releases 2 New Podcasts in December

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AUSA Releases 2 New Podcasts in December

The Association of the U.S. Army is releasing two new podcasts in December, following a major relaunch of its “Army Matters” series.

First up in December is an episode titled “Twenty-four Hours’ Notice to Deploy to Afghanistan,” featuring Lt. Col. Jacob Helgestad, executive officer for the Minnesota National Guard’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division.

AUSA Features 2 New Podcasts in November

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AUSA Features 2 New Podcasts in November

The Association of the U.S. Army is releasing two new podcasts in November, following a major relaunch of its “Army Matters” series.

First up in November is a podcast featuring Raymond James Raymond, author of Elite Souls: Portraits of Valor in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Units Recognized for Afghanistan Withdrawal Mission

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Units Recognized for Afghanistan Withdrawal Mission

Units involved in the withdrawal from Afghanistan will be recognized for their service, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced.

“At President Biden’s direction, all units involved in the retrograde operation from Afghanistan, Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome will be awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation or its equivalent,” Austin said in a statement released Aug. 31.

Burn Pit Bill Backed by AUSA

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Burn Pit Bill Backed by AUSA

The Association of the U.S. Army has joined with other military and veterans’ organizations in support of bipartisan legislation that expands Department of Veterans Affairs health care to more than 3.5 million veterans exposed to the toxic fumes of battlefield burn pits.

Paper: Afghanistan Withdrawal Can Inform Future Fights

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Paper: Afghanistan Withdrawal Can Inform Future Fights

As debate swirls around the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army suggests that political and military leaders must examine all facets of the operation as they develop a strategy for future warfare.

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