Retired Army Lt. Col. Alfred V. Rascon, Medal of Honor recipient, participates in the Medal of Honor Dining In with 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia, April 12. Rascon earned the Medal of Honor for actions for taken on March 16, 1966, in the Republic of Vietnam. Then a specialist fourth class, his "extraordinary valor in he face of deadly enemy fire, his heroism in rescuing the wounded, and his gallantry by repeatedly risking his own life for his fellow soldiers are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service." Rascon and another Medal of Honor winner, retired Army Staff Sgt. Don J. Jenkins, visited the 380th AEW as part of tour by Armed Forces Entertainment.
Date Taken: | 04.12.2010 |
Date Posted: | 04.15.2010 03:15 |
Photo ID: | 269320 |
VIRIN: | 100412-F-9429S-103 |
Resolution: | 2100x3233 |
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Location: | (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION) |
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