Medal of Honor Recipient Welcomes Newest Student Naval Aviators
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Medal of Honor Recipient Welcomes Newest Student Naval Aviators
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The oldest living Medal of Honor recipient returned to the base where he earned his gold wings July 15, joining Naval Aviation Schools Command in congratulating 29 student naval aviators who completed their introductory flight evaluation training, the first milestone on the path to those same wings . . .
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Medal of Honor Recipient Welcomes Newest Student Naval Aviators
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The oldest living Medal of Honor recipient returned to the base where he earned his gold wings July 15, joining Naval Aviation Schools Command in congratulating 29 student naval aviators who completed their introductory flight evaluation training, the first milestone on the path to those same wings . . .