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- Feb 27, 2026
With a pistol to his forehead, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds made a choice. He could save himself or save the 200 Jewish-American Soldiers under his command. For his heroism, he will receive the Medal...
SummaryMaster Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, a WWII POW at Stalag IX-A, risked his life to save over 200 Jewish-American soldiers by refusing Nazi orders to segregate them for execution. He will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor on March 2 for his extraordinary heroism and moral courage.5 tweets1 min read - Aug 5, 2025
He jumped into hell with only a knife and an aid bag.🧵🇺🇸 On May 2, 1968, then-Staff Sgt. Roy Benavidez heard a 12-man Special Forces team was trapped in the jungle, outnumbered 100-to-1. He fought...
SummaryStaff Sgt. Roy Benavidez rescued a 12-man Special Forces team trapped in the jungle on May 2, 1968, fighting relentlessly for six hours while suffering 37 wounds from gunfire, shrapnel, and stabbing. Despite being shot multiple times and nearly bleeding to death, he saved 8 lives by directing fire, calling airstrikes, and refusing to leave until all men were evacuated, earning the Medal of Honor in 1981.5 tweets1 min read