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President Joe Biden on Thursday is set to award the Medal of Honor--the nation's highest military award for valor--to three U.S. soldiers for their service during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, including Sgt.... 17, 2005, after rescuing fellow soldiers from a burning vehicle during Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Salah Ad Din Province, according to the White House.... First Class Alwyn C. Cashe is the first Black service member to receive the Medal of Honor for actions during the war on terr

President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the Medal of Honor--the nation's highest military award for valor--to three U.S. soldiers for risking their lives" above and beyond the call of duty" during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, including Sgt.... 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, the first Black service member to be so honored since the 9/ 11 attacks." Today, we honor three outstanding soldiers, whose actions embody the highest ideals of selfless service," Biden said at the ceremony.... " We also remem