Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt. David Bellavia. On June 25, 2019, the President of the United States, President Donald Trump, presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to Staff Sargent David Bellavia (United States Army). SSgt Bellavia became the first living recipient from OIF to receive this honor. This distinguished honor is the highest honor given to anyone serving in the U.S. military for actions that go above and beyond their call of duty.
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Moments ago Dan Scavino jr. tweeted out that the President has pulled a fast one. He had told everyone he was Florida bound, and next thing we know he is in Afghanistan. Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving Day! Post will update as story develops. 🦃❤️💙⚪️🙏
United States Army General and the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley introduces the 45th President of the United States @realDonaldTrump at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/uMRA5t5yyk
Harmonica Pete, as he is called was a medic treating the wounded during WWII’s Battle of the Budge. Pete has stole the show with his harmonica before thousands at various sporting events across the country. Here are a couple videos of his performances for your enjoyment. https://youtu.be/zqvWKvMDSqU
Saturday morning was a morning filled with honor, respect and love in Princeton WV. Community leaders, service organizations, and locals citizens participated in the annual Veteran Breakfast and Stand Down event at the Princeton Church of God on Oakvale Road. Omar Aboulhosn gave a glowing Thank You to everyone that helped to make the inspiring event possible. Enclosed below is a flyer that indicates all that supported the much appreciated event. https://youtu.be/u9PV4AwvDxg
Veterans and their family where honored with the presentation of colors and patriotic songs performed by elementary school students of Oakvale Elementary School, from Oakvale, WV.
President Trump, congressional leaders & military leaders (including 5 previous MOH recipients) gathered in the East Room of the White House to present the nations highest military award to Master Sargent Matthew Williams, US Army, Green Beret. https://youtu.be/toldy_f5kUY
President Trump Presents the Medal of Honor to MSgt Matt Williams, US Army
MSgt Williams was presented the Congressional Medal of Honor (MOH) for outstanding acts of gallantry and heroism, while serving in Afghanistan on April 6th, 2008. He went above the call of duty to save many lives, while putting himself in harms way. MSgt Williams grew up in the small town of Boerne, Texas. During the ceremony President Trump read the citation of award to those in attendance before presenting MSgt Williams the MOH.
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.
The White House hosted the 141st Annual Easter Egg Roll (#eggroll2019) on the South Lawn of the White House Monday, April 22, 2019. https://youtu.be/2Xo67MQSx2s
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.
