Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn. right, and retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles unveil a plaque bearing Kettles's name during a Medal of Honor Induction Ceremony at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Va., July 19, 2016. Kettles was awarded the Medal of Honor July 18, 2016, for his actions while serving as a Flight Commander assigned to the 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion, Americal Division. Then-Maj. Kettles distinguished himself in combat operations near Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam, on May 15, 1967. He led a platoon of UH-1D helicopters to provide support to the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, during an ambush by a battalion-sized enemy force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ricky Bowden)
Date Taken: | 07.19.2016 |
Date Posted: | 07.21.2016 10:48 |
Photo ID: | 2735435 |
VIRIN: | 160719-A-TJ396-011 |
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Location: | ARLINGTON, VA, US |
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