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The Georgia National Guard Joint Force Headquarters and the U.S. Air Force Reserve 94th Airlift Wing hosted 11 Medal of Honor recipients during a reception at the Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Ga., Feb. 2, 2019.
The reception, sponsored by the Minneapolis, Minn., based Medal of Honor Twin Cities and the National Football League Foundation, highlights the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation’s Character Development Program. The program prompts students, athletes, scouts etc., to think of others first, make good choices and build stronger communities.
“We bring teachers in, and we train [them] to take Medal of Honor character development training into the schools,” said Gary L. Littrell, Medal of Honor recipient. “We want to instill into the youth of America the six pillars of character we represent: courage, commitment, sacrifice, patriotism, integrity and citizenship.”
Over 200 active-duty, reserve and National Guard personnel welcomed the recipients with a two-minute standing ovation upon their entrance. Brig. Gen. Randall Simmons, commander of the Ga. ARNG welcomed the MOH recipients to the Clay National Guard Center.
“Gentlemen, thank you for the example you set and for what you have done in the past,” said Simmons. “It shows how you represent our formation and the integrity, grit and determination our service has.”
When established by President Abraham Lincoln on July 12, 1862, the Medal of Honor became the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force bestowed upon an individual serving in the armed forces of the United States. It is generally presented to its recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress.
Only 3,504 servicemen have received the Medal of Honor in its 157-year history. In addition, Dr. Mary Walker, a civilian physician, was presented with Medal of Honor for her extraordinary contributions to the treatment of Soldiers during the American Civil War. Currently, there are 72 living recipients of the MOH.
“What a wonderful day, we have national treasures here,” said Brig Gen. Richard Kemble, commander, 94th Airlift Wing. “To the recipients of the highest honor our country can bestow to a service member, it’s our honor to host this great event.”
| Date Taken: | 02.02.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 02.03.2019 10:31 |
| Story ID: | 309340 |
| Location: | MARIETTA, GA, US |
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