Twenty-four Soldiers were presented the Medal of Honor today. Three of the living Medal of Honor recipients from today's #Valor24 Ceremony, Melvin Morris (right), Jose Rodela and Santiago Erevia are pictured here at the White House.

Twenty-four Soldiers were presented the Medal of Honor March 18. Three of the living Medal of Honor recipients from the #Valor24 Ceremony, Melvin Morris (right), Jose Rodela and Santiago Erevia are pictured here at the White House.

On March 18, 24 Army Veterans were awarded Medals of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, in recognition of their valor during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

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