Episode Four: Celebrating Black Medal of Honor Recipients with Dr. Edward Lengel, Dr. Jeff Sammons and Dr. Ri’Cha ri Sancho

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Episode Nine: Creating a National Medal of Honor Monument with U.S. Rep. Blake Moore and Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. William Swenson: Host Mo Barrett is joined by U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah) – the lead co-sponsor of legislation authorizing a national monument in Washington, DC, to recognize the Medal of Honor – and Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. William Swenson. Together, they di... by Mission Inspire

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Episode One: Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady (Ret.): Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady (Ret.) talks about why it’s critical to inspire patriotism in young people, the bravery of his fellow recipients on and off the battlefield, and the important role the National Medal of Honor Museum will p... by Mission Inspire

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Episode Two: Senator Joni Ernst and Dr. Theresa Kaminski join Mo Barrett: Senator Joni Ernst and Dr. Theresa Kaminski join host Mo Barrett to discuss the life and legacy of our nation’s only female Medal of Honor recipient, Dr. Mary Walker. Ernst and Barrett talk about their own experience as female combat veterans and the imp... by Mission Inspire

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Episode Four: Celebrating Black Medal of Honor Recipients with Dr. Edward Lengel, Dr. Jeff Sammons and Dr. Ri’Cha ri Sancho: In celebration of Black History Month, Dr. Jeff Sammons and Dr. Ri’Cha ri Sancho join National Medal of Honor Museum Chief Historian Edward Lengel, Ph.D., to highlight the valor and contributions of America’s Black Medal of Honor recipients. They also di... by Mission Inspire

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Season 2 Premiere with Greg Waters, Curator, National Medal of Honor Museum: On the Season 2 premiere of Mission Inspire, host Mo Barrett is joined by National Medal of Honor Museum Curator Greg Waters to discuss behind the scenes details of the Museum’s growing collection. They talk about where the artifacts are sourced from and... by Mission Inspire

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Courage Conversations: Command Master Chief Britt Slabinski: On this episode of the Mission Inspire podcast, host Mo Barrett is joined by Medal of Honor recipient Command Master Chief (CMC) Britt Slabinski. CMC Slabinski, who earned the Medal for his actions during the Battle of Takur Ghar, reveals how he lear... by Mission Inspire

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Courage Conversations: Lieutenant Colonel William Swenson: On the latest episode in our Courage Conversation series, host Mo Barrett is joined by Medal of Honor recipient and National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Board Member Lieutenant Colonel William Swenson. One of just a handful of recipients still o... by Mission Inspire

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Holiday Special: Saying Thank You to Servicemembers: The holiday season can be tough for servicemembers who are away from their families, so we are saying thank you – from all of us. On a special episode of the Mission Inspire podcast, we gathered messages from people across the U.S to share with our c... by Mission Inspire

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Courage Conversations: Petty Officer Bob Ingram: On the latest episode in our Courage Conversations series, host Mo Barrett is joined by Medal of Honor recipient Petty Officer Bob Ingram, who earned the Medal for his actions in Vietnam where he administered aid to injured Marines despite being seve... by Mission Inspire

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The Newest Medal of Honor Recipient: Telling Larry Taylor’s Story: Just a few weeks ago, a new hero joined the ranks of America’s Medal of Honor recipients when President Biden presented our nation’s highest award for valor in combat to retired U.S. Army Captain Larry Taylor for his actions in Vietnam, where he risk... by Mission Inspire

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Episode Four: Celebrating Black Medal of Honor Recipients with Dr. Edward Lengel, Dr. Jeff Sammons and Dr. Ri’Cha ri Sancho

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