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Watch as a legendary Ranger receives a rare tribute.

Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. is lying in honor in the Rotunda.

Puckett was the last surviving recipient from the Korean War when he passed away on April 8, 2024, at age 97. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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CLEATUSPRIVILEGEDHOPLITE(@175rng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. laying in state at the Us Capital. Medal of Honor recipient Col. Puckett was a great friend and mentor to many of us in the 75th Ranger Regiment. God Bless this hero.





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U.S. Army(@USArmy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Watch today on our X account when a legendary Ranger will receive a rare tribute.

Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. will lie in honor in the Rotunda at 2:30P ET.

He was the last surviving recipient from the Korean War when he passed away at age 97.

Watch today on our X account when a legendary #USArmy Ranger will receive a rare tribute.

Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. will lie in honor in the #USCapitol Rotunda at 2:30P ET.

He was the last surviving #MedalOfHonor recipient from the Korean War when he passed away at age 97.
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Army Medicine History(@ArmyMedHistory) 's Twitter Profile Photo

01 MAY 2002: CPT Ben Salomon was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on 1 May 2002, approximately 58 years after the heroic actions that earned him such an honor and brought about his death.


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01 MAY 2002: CPT Ben Salomon was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on 1 May 2002, approximately 58 years after the heroic actions that earned him such an honor and brought about his death. 

#BenSalomon #MedalOfHonor 
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Congressional Medal of Honor Society(@CMOH_Society) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On May 4, a Christening Ceremony will be held for the USNS Robert E. Simanek, the fifth ship of the Expeditionary Sea Base class. Simanek was awarded the in 1953, for his actions during the Korean War. Check back on Saturday for photos and video from the ceremony!

On May 4, a Christening Ceremony will be held for the USNS Robert E. Simanek, the fifth ship of the Expeditionary Sea Base class. Simanek was awarded the #MedalofHonor in 1953, for his actions during the Korean War. Check back on Saturday for photos and video from the ceremony!
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Getty Images News(@GettyImagesNews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Previous winners of the salute the urn containing the remains of retired Army Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. during his congressional tribute at the U.S. Capitol. One of the Army's most highly decorated servicemen, Puckett was belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor by…

Previous winners of the #MedalOfHonor salute the urn containing the remains of retired Army Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. during his congressional tribute at the U.S. Capitol. One of the Army's most highly decorated servicemen, Puckett was belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor by…
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Department of Defense 🇺🇸(@DeptofDefense) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On , many good men fell gaining a foothold in occupied Europe, including @usarmy Tech. 5th Grade John Pinder Jr. On chaotic Omaha Beach, he worked to set up comms gear until his last breath. That valor earned him a . defense.gov/News/Feature-S…

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Tara Ross(@TaraRoss) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Monday! 🇺🇸 Jay Vargas and his men would persevere through a 3-day battle with little to no sleep. Captain Vargas showed such bravery during the conflict that he would ultimately receive the Medal of Honor.

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#MedalofHonor Monday! 🇺🇸 Jay Vargas and his men would persevere through a 3-day battle with little to no sleep. Captain Vargas showed such bravery during the conflict that he would ultimately receive the Medal of Honor.

/1 of X #America #history #storytimethreads 🧵👇
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Congressional Medal of Honor Society(@CMOH_Society) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us today in remembering Recipient Ralph Puckett, who passed away on April 8.

At 2PM ET, Recipient Puckett will lie in honor at the Capitol. Watch here: bit.ly/49WBRRY. For those in DC, public viewing at the Capitol will be from 3:30PM-5:30PM.

Join us today in remembering #MedalofHonor Recipient Ralph Puckett, who passed away on April 8. 

At 2PM ET, Recipient Puckett will lie in honor at the Capitol. Watch here: bit.ly/49WBRRY. For those in DC, public viewing at the Capitol will be from 3:30PM-5:30PM.
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Desmond Doss(@DesmondDoss) 's Twitter Profile Photo

April 29, 1945, One lone soldier disobeyed orders and charged back into the firefight to rescue 75 lives with relentless courage. Desmond’s heroics were depicted in the Oscar-winning film Hacksaw Ridge. See Doss’s Citation 👉 bit.ly/DossCitation

April 29, 1945, One lone soldier disobeyed orders and charged back into the firefight to rescue 75 lives with relentless courage. Desmond’s heroics were depicted in the Oscar-winning film @HacksawRidge. See Doss’s Citation 👉 bit.ly/DossCitation

 #MedalOfHonor #MOH #History
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