President Barack Obama presented Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr., the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House, Feb. 29.
Byers received the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as part of the team that rescued an American civilian being held hostage in Afghanistan on Dec. 8-9, 2012. He is the 11th living service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan.
Date Taken: | 03.01.2016 |
Date Posted: | 03.07.2016 11:46 |
Category: | Interviews |
Video ID: | 453123 |
VIRIN: | 160303-N-GZ277-001 |
Filename: | DOD_103102686 |
Length: | 00:15:26 |
Location: | FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND, US |
Downloads: | 8 |
High-Res. Downloads: | 8 |
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