Army

President Trump will be awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Matthew O. Williams, US Army on October 30th, 2019

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The Army YouTube video above is a brief overview of MSgt Williams’ courageous actions. 

President Donald J. Trump will be awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Matthew O. Williams’, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry displayed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The presentation of his award will be on October 27, 2019, at the White House . The White House’s press release information with MSgt Williams’ personal background is provided :

Office of the Press Secretary, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 10, 2019President Donald J. Trump to Award the Medal of Honor On October 30, 2019, President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Matthew O. Williams, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry while serving as a Weapons Sergeant in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  On April 6, 2008, while serving as a member of a Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3336, Special Operations Task Force-33, assault element, then-Sergeant Williams exposed himself to insurgent fire multiple times while rescuing other members of the assault element and evacuating numerous casualties. In the face of rocket-propelled grenade, sniper, and machine gun fire, Sergeant Williams led an Afghan Commando element across a fast-moving, ice cold, and waist-deep river to fight its way up a terraced mountain to the besieged lead element of the assault force. Sergeant Williams then set up a base of fire that the enemy was not able to overcome.

Uncategorized

VA Secretary Wilkie was seen having a good time at the White House’s Easter Reading Nook. 📕🐰

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VA Sec Robert Wilkie took a minute of his time to read to the children at the White House’s Easter Reading Nook. The Reading Nook was just one of the many fun activities on the south lawn during this years White House Easter Egg Roll. #EggRoll19 #EggRoll2019

Note: “The Honorable Robert Wilkie was nominated by President Trump to serve as the tenth Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 23, 2018, and sworn in on July 30, 2018. Mr. Wilkie previously served as the acting Secretary of VA from March 28 to May 29, 2018.

West Virginia

Veteran’s Family presented Cracker Barrel Rockers through “Operation Rocker” program.

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“Operation Rocker” presented veteran Xavier “Bo” Strain’s family a pair of rockers from the Cracker Barrel in Princeton, West Virginia. Bo served in the Army (06-12), with 2 tours bluing in Iraq. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®  “Operation Rocker” in partnership with nonprofit partner Operation Homefront. donate one rocker to Operation Homefront for every adult rocker purchased online.

Christmas

In Photos: A White House Christmas (Gallery of work behind the scenes)

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White House Staff and chefs carry the gingerbread house through the North Portico entrance Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, en route to State Dining Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)White House Pastry Chef Susan “Susie” Morrison, joined by White House chefs and volunteers, prepares the gingerbread house Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in the China Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)First Lady Melania Trump looks at the gingerbread house Sunday, Nov.