American Heroes Blog

Elsie Ott: Pioneering Air Evacuation and Shaping Military Nursing History

Elsie Ott: Pioneering Air Evacuation and Shapin...

Second Lieutenant Elsie Ott (1913–2006) was a trailblazing figure in the history of military nursing. As the first woman to receive the United States Air Medal, her story is one...

Elsie Ott: Pioneering Air Evacuation and Shapin...

Second Lieutenant Elsie Ott (1913–2006) was a trailblazing figure in the history of military nursing. As the first woman to receive the United States Air Medal, her story is one...

Major Stephen W. Pless: Courage Under Fire

Major Stephen W. Pless: Courage Under Fire

Stephen W. Pless was a distinguished major in the United States Marine Corps, recognized for his extraordinary bravery during the Vietnam War. He earned the Medal of Honor for a...

Major Stephen W. Pless: Courage Under Fire

Stephen W. Pless was a distinguished major in the United States Marine Corps, recognized for his extraordinary bravery during the Vietnam War. He earned the Medal of Honor for a...

Ann E. Dunwoody: America's First Female Four-Star General

Ann E. Dunwoody: America's First Female Four-St...

Ann E. Dunwoody is a name that resonates with historic significance in the annals of the United States military. Born on January 14, 1953, Dunwoody broke one of the most...

Ann E. Dunwoody: America's First Female Four-St...

Ann E. Dunwoody is a name that resonates with historic significance in the annals of the United States military. Born on January 14, 1953, Dunwoody broke one of the most...

Gary M. Rose’s Heroism

Gary M. Rose’s Heroism

Gary M. Rose, a retired United States Army officer and Vietnam War veteran, epitomizes the essence of bravery and dedication. Born on October 17, 1947, Rose's heroic actions during the...

Gary M. Rose’s Heroism

Gary M. Rose, a retired United States Army officer and Vietnam War veteran, epitomizes the essence of bravery and dedication. Born on October 17, 1947, Rose's heroic actions during the...

Roy Benavidez: From Humble Beginnings to Heroic Heights

Roy Benavidez: From Humble Beginnings to Heroic...

Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez, an extraordinary hero of the Vietnam War, is remembered for his unparalleled bravery and unwavering dedication to his comrades. His life, filled with trials and triumphs,...

Roy Benavidez: From Humble Beginnings to Heroic...

Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez, an extraordinary hero of the Vietnam War, is remembered for his unparalleled bravery and unwavering dedication to his comrades. His life, filled with trials and triumphs,...

Kyle J. White: From Soldier to Medal of Honor Recipient

Kyle J. White: From Soldier to Medal of Honor R...

Kyle J. White, born on March 27, 1987, is an American financial analyst and former United States Army soldier. He became the seventh living recipient of the Medal of Honor...

Kyle J. White: From Soldier to Medal of Honor R...

Kyle J. White, born on March 27, 1987, is an American financial analyst and former United States Army soldier. He became the seventh living recipient of the Medal of Honor...