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David's avatar

Just one of the thousands of stories that show why Corpsmen and Medics should never have to buy their own drink at any armed forces bar!

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Wally Firkins's avatar

That's just duty", I was just doing my job said Roy Benevidez about the rescue operation he was involved in during Vietnam. Wounded so badly that he was being zipped into a body bag before he spit in the face of the doctor, Roy survived and eventually was awarded the MOH for extreme bravery when he provided leadership to the Special Forces team he was attempting to rescue.

His leadership and will to survive provided the opportunity to get the team and himself to safety.

What an example of bravery and fortitude. May God bless you Roy Benevidez and may God continue to bless all who serve or have served this great nation. Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday.

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Johnny Baker Jr. MLA's avatar

A hero from Texas, on the anniversary of the Travis Letter!

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Tara Ross's avatar

Good point. :)

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Ray Tuttle's avatar

Reagan was right: Make a movie out of this story. P.S.: This brought tears to my eyes as I pictured what this hero went thru.

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Dominic Garcia's avatar

I was on a plane years ago and found an old readers digest stuffed in the seat back and there was a story about Roy and I have never forgotten this man. What a true act of heroism!

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Karen Scofield's avatar

You weren't kidding,Tara, this did read like a Hollywood Movie 🎥 Thank You, once again, for sharing this wonderful story this morning ☕ and will reStack ASAP 🙏💯👍

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Tara Ross's avatar

Thank you!

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Edward Jones's avatar

Another great story about a soldier of great courage, tenacity and humbleness.

❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Paula's avatar

Thank you for such an inspiring story!

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Mark E Johnson's avatar

Such bravery, not often seen in any theater! Well done, MSgt! Your continued determination saved many lives.

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Richard Ritenbaugh's avatar

There's nothing in the army like a responsible, dedicated master sergeant!

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Vance Gatlin's avatar

I’ve heard his story from two other historians. Reagan was right, it could be a movie.

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Jody's avatar

Good Monday morning Tara Ross!💯🇱🇷🏴‍☠️❤️

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Patty's avatar

Roy Benavidez showed great courage under fire. Without thought for himself or the terrible injuries he sustained he continued to help his comrades. It’s an unbelievable story of bravery with humility. Something we see in all our MOH recipients.

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Charlie Kendall's avatar

Oh my! What perseverance bravery and inspiration. Thank you MSgt Benavides for not giving up on your brothers.

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Sika57's avatar

Wow! An incredible story of a brave man and that he survived is a miracle. Thank you for these incredible stories Tara1

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glenna.p's avatar

Marvelous record of a truly courageous man! Thank you for sharing this!

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