Medal of Honor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Three Etowah County Sheriff’s deputies were awarded the 2018 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement on Thursday. Deputies Hayden Clements, Tyler Cline, and Andy Reed received the honor for their heroism in going into a burning jail to in Etowah County’s maximum security section to rescue the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday passed resolutions honoring Alabama’s three living Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Lt. Colonel James “Mike” Sprayberry could not attend; but sent his regards to the Legislature, Captain Mike Rose and Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins were both in attendance. Speaker of House … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives will hold a “Military and Veterans Day” in the Alabama House chambers to honor Alabama’s veterans for their service. Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R – Monrovia, announced that the House will have a work calendar that is stacked with bills … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, President Donald Trump awarded Huntsville veteran Army Captain Gary Michael Rose – retired – with the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the most prestigious military award a service member can receive. Rose was awarded his medal for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the U.S. Army announced that retired U.S. Army Captain Gary Michael “Mike” Rose will receive the Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump at a White House ceremony on Oct. 23, 2017, for conspicuous gallantry while serving as a sergeant during the Vietnam War. “Rose, a resident of … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 15, Alabamian Command Sergeant Bennie Adkins was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism during his service in the Vietnam War. President Barack H. Obama awarded the medal to Adkins (an Opelika native) in a ceremony in the White House. Before the ceremony, U.S. Representative Martha Roby … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, August 26, it was announced that President Barack H Obama will award the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Bennie G. Adkins for his incredible heroics in a battle during the Vietnam War. Mr. Bennie G. Adkins of Opelika will be awarded the Medal … Continued