1 00:00:00,440 --> 00:00:03,530 Ladies and gentlemen , the President of 2 00:00:03,530 --> 00:00:04,760 the United States . 3 00:00:18,140 --> 00:00:20,307 Mm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm 4 00:00:20,307 --> 00:00:21,529 hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm . 5 00:00:32,940 --> 00:00:35,051 Ladies and gentlemen , please join me 6 00:00:35,051 --> 00:00:37,162 as we mark this very special occasion 7 00:00:37,162 --> 00:00:40,650 in prayer . Gracious and merciful Lord . 8 00:00:40,780 --> 00:00:43,020 You are the giver of life , the igniter 9 00:00:43,020 --> 00:00:45,290 of faith , provider of hope and the 10 00:00:45,290 --> 00:00:47,710 author of love , Mighty one , the 11 00:00:47,710 --> 00:00:49,932 ancient of days . You have commanded us 12 00:00:49,932 --> 00:00:52,340 to be strong and courageous in life or 13 00:00:52,340 --> 00:00:54,673 in death because you are always with us , 14 00:00:55,140 --> 00:00:57,140 receive your servants . Most humble 15 00:00:57,140 --> 00:00:59,820 prayer As we gather today to honor and 16 00:00:59,820 --> 00:01:02,730 celebrate three selfless exemplars of 17 00:01:02,730 --> 00:01:04,897 unquestioned commitment and courageous 18 00:01:04,897 --> 00:01:07,750 valor . Father . We are thankful for 19 00:01:07,750 --> 00:01:10,110 Master start and Earl Plumlee Sergeant , 20 00:01:10,110 --> 00:01:12,610 first class . All one cash and sergeant , 21 00:01:12,610 --> 00:01:14,499 first class Christopher sly's who 22 00:01:14,499 --> 00:01:16,840 embodied the sacrificial willingness To 23 00:01:16,840 --> 00:01:18,951 lay down 1's life for their friends . 24 00:01:19,340 --> 00:01:21,451 Each of these men took heroic actions 25 00:01:21,451 --> 00:01:23,562 in the face of fear and certain death 26 00:01:23,940 --> 00:01:26,051 Lord , you gave our nation and our me 27 00:01:26,051 --> 00:01:28,273 the heart of a special forces warrior , 28 00:01:28,273 --> 00:01:30,273 to free the oppressed the soul of a 29 00:01:30,273 --> 00:01:32,440 dogface soldier with a can do attitude 30 00:01:32,640 --> 00:01:34,807 and the fighting spirit of a ranger to 31 00:01:34,807 --> 00:01:36,862 lead the way . When our nation asked 32 00:01:36,862 --> 00:01:39,140 who will go each of these men declared . 33 00:01:39,140 --> 00:01:41,362 Here I am send me faith , hope and love 34 00:01:41,362 --> 00:01:43,307 propelled these men to display the 35 00:01:43,307 --> 00:01:45,140 compassion , care and commitment 36 00:01:45,140 --> 00:01:47,307 necessary to throw themselves into the 37 00:01:47,307 --> 00:01:49,400 fray to save others as a grateful 38 00:01:49,400 --> 00:01:51,400 nation . Help us today as we bestow 39 00:01:51,400 --> 00:01:53,344 it's highest honor on these men of 40 00:01:53,344 --> 00:01:55,456 valor who distinguished themselves at 41 00:01:55,456 --> 00:01:57,567 the risk of their own lives above and 42 00:01:57,567 --> 00:01:59,678 beyond the call of duty , bless those 43 00:01:59,678 --> 00:02:01,789 that we honor today . And I thank you 44 00:02:01,789 --> 00:02:03,956 for the many family members , comrades 45 00:02:03,956 --> 00:02:06,122 and arms and dear friends who are here 46 00:02:06,122 --> 00:02:08,233 with us today and others in spirit to 47 00:02:08,233 --> 00:02:10,340 support them . Made the actions of 48 00:02:10,340 --> 00:02:12,451 these men in the crucible of combat , 49 00:02:12,451 --> 00:02:14,630 inspire others to personal courage and 50 00:02:14,630 --> 00:02:16,830 selfless service . Keep the lamp of 51 00:02:16,830 --> 00:02:18,941 liberty shining forth brightly across 52 00:02:18,941 --> 00:02:21,880 our nation and let us always serve as a 53 00:02:21,880 --> 00:02:23,824 beacon of hope to freedom , loving 54 00:02:23,824 --> 00:02:26,240 people . It is in your holy majestic 55 00:02:26,240 --> 00:02:29,750 and magnificent name that I pray Amen . 56 00:02:37,940 --> 00:02:41,560 Please be seated . Thank you . Mhm . 57 00:02:42,240 --> 00:02:45,520 Good afternoon and welcome to the east 58 00:02:45,520 --> 00:02:48,510 room of the White House decorated for 59 00:02:48,510 --> 00:02:51,930 the holiday season and to 60 00:02:51,930 --> 00:02:55,930 celebrate the gift of gratitude . It's 61 00:02:55,930 --> 00:02:57,830 an appropriate backdrop for this 62 00:02:57,830 --> 00:03:00,360 ceremony we believe because our hearts 63 00:03:00,940 --> 00:03:03,162 are overflowing with gratitude today as 64 00:03:03,162 --> 00:03:05,940 we honor the unparalleled courage and 65 00:03:05,940 --> 00:03:09,160 commitment to duty and indispensable , 66 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:12,380 indisputable gallantry and 67 00:03:12,390 --> 00:03:15,150 trip . You know , it's just hard to 68 00:03:15,150 --> 00:03:19,120 explain where you're soldiers got the 69 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:22,730 courage . They got The late Sgt . 1st 70 00:03:22,730 --> 00:03:26,320 class , I want cash . Late Sergeant , 71 00:03:26,320 --> 00:03:29,490 first class Christopher challis . 72 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:33,750 Master Sergeant , Earl Plumlee Plumlee 73 00:03:34,740 --> 00:03:36,796 in our nation's newest recipients of 74 00:03:36,796 --> 00:03:38,962 our highest military award . The Medal 75 00:03:38,962 --> 00:03:41,073 of honor . I want to thank all of our 76 00:03:41,073 --> 00:03:43,018 distinguished guests that are here 77 00:03:43,018 --> 00:03:44,907 today . The Chairman of the Joint 78 00:03:44,907 --> 00:03:48,410 Chiefs , the the Secretary of 79 00:03:48,410 --> 00:03:51,390 the of the uh 80 00:03:51,400 --> 00:03:54,920 Secretary Austin , the enlisted advisor , 81 00:03:54,920 --> 00:03:57,087 Chairman , Colin Lopez and the leaders 82 00:03:57,087 --> 00:03:59,670 of the United States Army and the Vice 83 00:03:59,670 --> 00:04:01,837 president of the United States and the 84 00:04:01,837 --> 00:04:05,670 second gentleman and I'm Jill's husband 85 00:04:05,670 --> 00:04:09,450 Jill is here as we add these three 86 00:04:09,450 --> 00:04:11,840 names to our nation's role of honor . I 87 00:04:11,840 --> 00:04:14,160 also want to recognize previous medal 88 00:04:14,160 --> 00:04:16,340 amount of recipients are here today to 89 00:04:16,340 --> 00:04:18,618 honor their brothers in arms . Matthew , 90 00:04:18,618 --> 00:04:20,784 Williams , Matthew stand up for people 91 00:04:20,784 --> 00:04:23,840 to see . Yeah , 92 00:04:24,640 --> 00:04:26,260 thomas paine . 93 00:04:31,740 --> 00:04:32,740 All right , 94 00:04:39,040 --> 00:04:41,960 each . So what it means to stare down 95 00:04:41,960 --> 00:04:44,071 danger and summon the strength in the 96 00:04:44,071 --> 00:04:46,210 moment of trial . We're grateful for 97 00:04:46,210 --> 00:04:48,470 all that you three have done so many 98 00:04:48,470 --> 00:04:51,280 more and the family of sergeant first 99 00:04:51,280 --> 00:04:55,100 class Almond Chase Has has been 100 00:04:55,100 --> 00:04:57,156 16 years . This has been 16 years in 101 00:04:57,156 --> 00:04:59,080 coming . Representative Murphy . 102 00:04:59,080 --> 00:05:01,136 Representative walls . Thank you for 103 00:05:01,136 --> 00:05:03,430 your efforts . Continued efforts along 104 00:05:03,430 --> 00:05:06,710 with the team . Sergeant gashes 105 00:05:06,710 --> 00:05:08,710 commander's commander in arms , his 106 00:05:08,710 --> 00:05:12,000 medical team and the family who worked 107 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:14,222 with such dedication over so many years 108 00:05:14,222 --> 00:05:16,222 to make this recognition possible , 109 00:05:16,740 --> 00:05:20,360 october 17th 2005 , 110 00:05:21,640 --> 00:05:25,500 Sergeant Cash was commanding a Bradley 111 00:05:25,500 --> 00:05:28,250 fighting vehicle and no patrol in Iraq . 112 00:05:28,940 --> 00:05:31,930 They came under enemy fire and 113 00:05:31,930 --> 00:05:34,152 improvised explosive device detonated , 114 00:05:34,152 --> 00:05:35,930 igniting the vehicle's fuel and 115 00:05:35,930 --> 00:05:37,319 engulfing it in flames . 116 00:05:39,640 --> 00:05:41,807 Sergeant extracted himself and without 117 00:05:41,807 --> 00:05:43,918 hesitation turned back to the vehicle 118 00:05:43,918 --> 00:05:46,084 to help free the driver and extinguish 119 00:05:46,084 --> 00:05:48,418 the flames on the driver in the process . 120 00:05:48,418 --> 00:05:51,150 Sergeant first class cash uniform 121 00:05:51,150 --> 00:05:53,370 drenched in fuel , caught fire , 122 00:05:53,370 --> 00:05:56,250 causing severe burns . Patrol was still 123 00:05:56,250 --> 00:05:58,860 taking enemy fire , but Cash thought 124 00:05:58,860 --> 00:06:01,027 only of his fellow soldiers trapped in 125 00:06:01,027 --> 00:06:03,470 the troop compartment . So he pushed 126 00:06:03,470 --> 00:06:05,470 his own pain aside to return to the 127 00:06:05,470 --> 00:06:08,200 burning vehicle and pulled four 128 00:06:08,200 --> 00:06:11,630 soldiers free for more . At this 129 00:06:11,630 --> 00:06:13,460 point , With the second and 130 00:06:13,460 --> 00:06:15,850 third-degree burns covering almost 75% 131 00:06:15,850 --> 00:06:18,072 of his body . His uniform mostly mostly 132 00:06:18,072 --> 00:06:20,320 burned away . The sergeant saw there 133 00:06:20,320 --> 00:06:22,370 were still two soldiers and their 134 00:06:22,370 --> 00:06:24,910 interpreter unaccounted for . So I went 135 00:06:24,910 --> 00:06:27,000 back into the infirmary for a third 136 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:29,970 time and got everyone out of that 137 00:06:29,970 --> 00:06:33,720 inferno . That was his code . His love 138 00:06:33,720 --> 00:06:35,998 for his 3rd Infantry Division ran deep . 139 00:06:36,440 --> 00:06:38,950 No soldier is going to be left behind 140 00:06:38,950 --> 00:06:41,850 on his watch . When helicopters began 141 00:06:41,850 --> 00:06:45,160 to arrive , he insisted that his troops 142 00:06:45,160 --> 00:06:47,160 to be evacuated before he would go 143 00:06:48,440 --> 00:06:50,950 later at Brooke Army Medical Center in 144 00:06:50,950 --> 00:06:53,210 texas where he and other members of his 145 00:06:53,210 --> 00:06:55,670 team were taken for treatment When he 146 00:06:55,670 --> 00:06:57,670 regained the ability to speak . His 147 00:06:57,670 --> 00:06:59,837 first thoughts were for his units , he 148 00:06:59,837 --> 00:07:02,160 asked first thing , How are my boys ? 149 00:07:03,340 --> 00:07:06,910 How are my boys ? I want 150 00:07:06,910 --> 00:07:10,260 Cash was a soldier's soldier , a 151 00:07:10,260 --> 00:07:12,340 warrior who literally walked through 152 00:07:12,340 --> 00:07:15,920 fire for his troops . Sergeant 153 00:07:15,920 --> 00:07:18,950 succumbed to his injuries in November 8 , 154 00:07:18,950 --> 00:07:21,370 2005 , surrounded by those who loved 155 00:07:21,370 --> 00:07:25,150 and loved him . He was a hero . He was 156 00:07:25,150 --> 00:07:27,780 a beloved son and brother , a proud 157 00:07:27,780 --> 00:07:30,058 husband and a father of three Children . 158 00:07:30,540 --> 00:07:32,429 Sergeant Cash and his family gave 159 00:07:32,429 --> 00:07:34,450 everything for our country . The 160 00:07:34,450 --> 00:07:36,720 devotion to his memory in the years , 161 00:07:36,720 --> 00:07:38,831 working to make sure that his courage 162 00:07:39,140 --> 00:07:40,862 and selflessness were properly 163 00:07:40,862 --> 00:07:43,210 documented and honored is a testament 164 00:07:43,210 --> 00:07:45,440 to the love he inspired on the legacy 165 00:07:45,440 --> 00:07:48,210 left behind . Sergeant . First class 166 00:07:48,210 --> 00:07:50,321 Cash is now the seventh individual to 167 00:07:50,321 --> 00:07:52,266 receive the Medal of honor for his 168 00:07:52,266 --> 00:07:54,690 actions and Operation Iraqi Freedom and 169 00:07:54,690 --> 00:07:56,801 the first African American to receive 170 00:07:56,801 --> 00:07:59,960 it since the Vietnam war . And Tamara 171 00:08:01,340 --> 00:08:02,450 Alexis 172 00:08:05,240 --> 00:08:08,450 casa . I'm so honored 173 00:08:09,440 --> 00:08:13,280 towards your husband , your dad , your 174 00:08:13,280 --> 00:08:15,680 brother . The recognition that he 175 00:08:15,680 --> 00:08:19,510 earned . I know it's tough . As honored 176 00:08:19,510 --> 00:08:21,850 as you are . It's got to be tough . Be 177 00:08:21,850 --> 00:08:25,320 here today . He'll be 178 00:08:25,320 --> 00:08:27,760 remembered remember forever . 179 00:08:30,340 --> 00:08:32,950 Sergeant 1st class Christopher Salis 180 00:08:33,340 --> 00:08:36,360 was an army ranger through and through 181 00:08:37,840 --> 00:08:41,710 With 175 . The Rangers lead the 182 00:08:41,710 --> 00:08:45,350 way on july 12th 183 00:08:45,740 --> 00:08:48,130 2018 . Nearing the end of the 5th 184 00:08:48,130 --> 00:08:51,110 deployment of 5th deployment , Sergeant 185 00:08:51,110 --> 00:08:53,910 Silas was leading an operation in the 186 00:08:53,910 --> 00:08:57,500 Paktika province of Afghanistan . Not a 187 00:08:57,500 --> 00:09:00,710 very friendly place to clear the area 188 00:09:00,720 --> 00:09:03,550 of enemy forces attacked and pinned 189 00:09:03,550 --> 00:09:05,606 down by a large force . The sergeant 190 00:09:05,606 --> 00:09:07,772 exposed himself that the enemy fire in 191 00:09:07,772 --> 00:09:09,994 order to retrieve a heavy weapon system 192 00:09:09,994 --> 00:09:12,217 that allowed his team to fight back and 193 00:09:12,217 --> 00:09:14,272 reach the secure location during the 194 00:09:14,272 --> 00:09:16,860 firefight , A member of his team was 195 00:09:16,860 --> 00:09:19,160 critically wounded as they call for 196 00:09:19,160 --> 00:09:22,200 medical evacuation but as the rescue 197 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:24,200 helicopter arrived and began taking 198 00:09:24,200 --> 00:09:26,810 fire as well , the sergeant knew it was 199 00:09:26,810 --> 00:09:28,866 time was critical to get his wounded 200 00:09:28,866 --> 00:09:32,240 teammate loading and treated . So he 201 00:09:32,240 --> 00:09:34,860 once again knowingly and willingly 202 00:09:35,340 --> 00:09:37,460 stepped into the enemy's crosshairs . 203 00:09:38,240 --> 00:09:40,270 Sergeant Sally's used his body as a 204 00:09:40,270 --> 00:09:42,390 shield for the aircraft and its crew 205 00:09:42,390 --> 00:09:44,700 against the heavy incoming fire . The 206 00:09:44,700 --> 00:09:46,922 helicopter began to take off and he put 207 00:09:46,922 --> 00:09:48,978 himself directly between the cockpit 208 00:09:48,978 --> 00:09:51,089 and the enemy , ensuring the aircraft 209 00:09:51,089 --> 00:09:53,310 could depart and sustaining what would 210 00:09:53,310 --> 00:09:57,030 prove to be a mortal wound . He knew he 211 00:09:57,030 --> 00:10:00,420 was hit , but he waited for the aircrew 212 00:10:00,420 --> 00:10:04,420 to depart without him . In the face of 213 00:10:04,420 --> 00:10:06,531 extreme danger , he placed the safety 214 00:10:06,531 --> 00:10:10,010 of his team and his crew 215 00:10:10,290 --> 00:10:13,920 above his own . I can offer no 216 00:10:13,920 --> 00:10:17,290 better encapsulation in the words of 217 00:10:17,290 --> 00:10:20,950 the U . S . Army ambulance pilot and 218 00:10:20,950 --> 00:10:23,660 command that day , he said quote 219 00:10:24,140 --> 00:10:27,240 courage to me , is putting your life on 220 00:10:27,240 --> 00:10:30,050 the line to save the life . Another as 221 00:10:30,050 --> 00:10:32,260 demonstrated by sergeant first class 222 00:10:32,260 --> 00:10:35,460 chris Wallace who died protecting my 223 00:10:35,460 --> 00:10:39,180 crew . End of quote Christopher sully's 224 00:10:39,940 --> 00:10:42,060 was courage made flesh 225 00:10:43,140 --> 00:10:45,680 today . We had his name to the elite 226 00:10:45,680 --> 00:10:48,320 vanguard of american warriors who 227 00:10:48,320 --> 00:10:50,430 generation after generation have 228 00:10:50,430 --> 00:10:52,486 strengthened and inspired our nation 229 00:10:52,486 --> 00:10:54,480 with their unwavering bravery and 230 00:10:54,480 --> 00:10:58,360 service . His legacy lives on 231 00:10:58,940 --> 00:11:01,220 the lives he saved the teammates . He 232 00:11:01,430 --> 00:11:04,520 mentored and the memories he made with 233 00:11:04,520 --> 00:11:07,940 his beloved wife , Katie and especially 234 00:11:07,940 --> 00:11:09,996 in their precious daughter Shannon . 235 00:11:11,040 --> 00:11:13,460 Thank you for sharing your dad with our 236 00:11:13,460 --> 00:11:16,820 country Shannon . We'll never forget 237 00:11:16,820 --> 00:11:19,070 the debt that we owe you and your old 238 00:11:19,070 --> 00:11:22,660 family , august 28 239 00:11:23,340 --> 00:11:27,260 2013 . Then Staff Sergeant 240 00:11:27,740 --> 00:11:31,020 Earl family was 241 00:11:31,030 --> 00:11:34,510 snapping a quick photo with members of 242 00:11:34,510 --> 00:11:36,510 his unit at forward operation based 243 00:11:36,510 --> 00:11:39,730 Ghazni in Afghanistan . Then 244 00:11:39,730 --> 00:11:42,570 insurgents turned out detonated a £400 245 00:11:42,570 --> 00:11:45,020 car bomb that blew open a 60 ft wide 246 00:11:45,020 --> 00:11:48,330 breach in the perimeter wall . Staff 247 00:11:48,330 --> 00:11:50,620 stars in from way , members of the 248 00:11:50,620 --> 00:11:52,620 special operations team immediately 249 00:11:52,620 --> 00:11:54,564 hopped in a nearby truck and raced 250 00:11:54,564 --> 00:11:56,676 toward the blast to defend the base . 251 00:11:57,040 --> 00:11:59,096 When they arrived , they encountered 252 00:11:59,096 --> 00:12:01,151 insurgents coming through the wall , 253 00:12:01,151 --> 00:12:04,420 all wearing explosive vests . Our 254 00:12:04,420 --> 00:12:07,140 troops started taking rocket fire , 255 00:12:07,150 --> 00:12:09,206 recoilless rifle fire and small arms 256 00:12:09,206 --> 00:12:11,480 fire while the driver of their truck 257 00:12:11,480 --> 00:12:14,120 maneuvered into the line of enemy fire 258 00:12:14,130 --> 00:12:16,352 to shield injured members of their team 259 00:12:16,352 --> 00:12:18,130 outside the vehicle . The staff 260 00:12:18,130 --> 00:12:20,186 sergeant exited the vehicle and used 261 00:12:20,186 --> 00:12:23,330 his own body to shield the driver . He 262 00:12:23,330 --> 00:12:25,497 left whatever cover the truck provided 263 00:12:25,497 --> 00:12:27,552 him and began to engage the invaders 264 00:12:27,640 --> 00:12:29,807 outnumbered with no regard for his own 265 00:12:29,807 --> 00:12:31,930 safety . At times armed with only a 266 00:12:31,930 --> 00:12:34,790 pistol , Staff Sergeant Plumlee 267 00:12:34,800 --> 00:12:36,967 attacked the insurgent forces , taking 268 00:12:36,967 --> 00:12:40,430 them on one by one and time and again 269 00:12:40,440 --> 00:12:42,770 bullets flew by sometimes only inches 270 00:12:42,770 --> 00:12:45,130 away and time and again . Staff 271 00:12:45,130 --> 00:12:48,350 Sergeant Gormley closed with the enemy 272 00:12:49,340 --> 00:12:51,673 and multiple occasions during the fight , 273 00:12:51,673 --> 00:12:53,729 the insurgents detonated their vests 274 00:12:53,729 --> 00:12:56,900 right in front of them Plumlee . At one 275 00:12:56,900 --> 00:12:59,140 point hurling him into a wall , an 276 00:12:59,140 --> 00:13:02,150 engine is back . When a fellow soldier 277 00:13:02,150 --> 00:13:03,928 was severely wounded , Plumbing 278 00:13:03,928 --> 00:13:05,706 immediately ran to the soldiers 279 00:13:05,706 --> 00:13:07,761 position , carried him to safety and 280 00:13:07,761 --> 00:13:09,872 administered tactical combat casualty 281 00:13:09,872 --> 00:13:11,928 care before returning to the fight . 282 00:13:11,928 --> 00:13:14,150 Ultimately , Staff Sergeant Plumlee was 283 00:13:14,150 --> 00:13:16,317 able to organize three polish soldiers 284 00:13:16,317 --> 00:13:18,372 to mount an effective defense of the 285 00:13:18,372 --> 00:13:20,600 base clear the area and regain the 286 00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:24,310 security posture . His heroic actions 287 00:13:24,310 --> 00:13:26,366 in the battlefield leadership gained 288 00:13:26,366 --> 00:13:28,532 the recognition of some of the highest 289 00:13:28,532 --> 00:13:30,754 military commanders , including the man 290 00:13:30,754 --> 00:13:32,921 who knows a little bit about battles . 291 00:13:32,921 --> 00:13:34,866 Our chairman of our Joint Chiefs , 292 00:13:34,866 --> 00:13:36,977 General Milley and General McConville 293 00:13:37,140 --> 00:13:39,960 who are here today . We're here today 294 00:13:40,150 --> 00:13:42,170 to honor them as well . They saw 295 00:13:42,170 --> 00:13:44,226 extraordinary bravery and then Staff 296 00:13:44,226 --> 00:13:46,520 Sergeant Plumlee did and I understood 297 00:13:46,520 --> 00:13:49,200 the worst outcome he prevented from 298 00:13:49,200 --> 00:13:51,200 taking place . They understood what 299 00:13:51,200 --> 00:13:53,200 would have happened had he not done 300 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:55,650 what he did . Now Master Sergeant 301 00:13:55,660 --> 00:13:59,380 formally has this recognition has been 302 00:13:59,380 --> 00:14:02,190 too long in coming delayed for you and 303 00:14:02,190 --> 00:14:04,980 your family as well And No one , No 1 304 00:14:04,980 --> 00:14:07,036 will ever forget how you sprang into 305 00:14:07,036 --> 00:14:08,890 action . When are when the enemy 306 00:14:08,890 --> 00:14:11,640 attacked our base . I'm grateful for 307 00:14:11,640 --> 00:14:13,751 your continued service and dedication 308 00:14:13,751 --> 00:14:15,862 to the country and that goes for your 309 00:14:15,862 --> 00:14:17,696 wife , terry and your Children , 310 00:14:17,696 --> 00:14:20,830 Lillian and Lincoln as well because 311 00:14:20,830 --> 00:14:22,997 it's not just the person who wears the 312 00:14:22,997 --> 00:14:24,941 uniform or serves , it's the whole 313 00:14:24,941 --> 00:14:28,150 family who serves sleepless nights , 314 00:14:28,640 --> 00:14:30,918 the missed holidays , the empty chairs , 315 00:14:30,918 --> 00:14:34,480 the celebrations , the way you give 316 00:14:34,480 --> 00:14:37,680 back to your community . The english 317 00:14:37,680 --> 00:14:41,140 poet john Milton once wrote . They also 318 00:14:41,140 --> 00:14:45,140 serve who only stand and wait . They 319 00:14:45,140 --> 00:14:47,460 also serve who only stand and wait 320 00:14:48,440 --> 00:14:50,662 While today we honour three outstanding 321 00:14:50,662 --> 00:14:52,610 soldiers whose actions embody the 322 00:14:52,610 --> 00:14:55,870 highest ideals of selfless service . We 323 00:14:55,870 --> 00:14:58,290 also remember the high price our 324 00:14:58,290 --> 00:15:00,930 military members and their families are 325 00:15:00,930 --> 00:15:03,260 willing to pay on behalf of the nation . 326 00:15:04,540 --> 00:15:07,140 We remembered the strength and the 327 00:15:07,140 --> 00:15:09,362 sacrifices of these military families . 328 00:15:09,362 --> 00:15:11,630 Caregivers and survivors . And we 329 00:15:11,630 --> 00:15:14,060 remember and renew our sacred 330 00:15:14,060 --> 00:15:16,060 obligation to those who served this 331 00:15:16,060 --> 00:15:18,510 nation in uniform as a nation . We have 332 00:15:18,510 --> 00:15:20,960 many obligations to our Children , the 333 00:15:20,960 --> 00:15:23,071 elderly , those in need . But we have 334 00:15:23,071 --> 00:15:25,750 only one truly sacred obligation , 335 00:15:26,240 --> 00:15:29,130 sacred obligation as to properly 336 00:15:29,130 --> 00:15:31,297 prepare and equip those troops we send 337 00:15:31,297 --> 00:15:33,790 into harm's way , care for them and 338 00:15:33,790 --> 00:15:36,130 their families both wild , they're 339 00:15:36,130 --> 00:15:38,930 deployed and when they return that 340 00:15:38,930 --> 00:15:42,700 commitment never expires . And as 341 00:15:42,700 --> 00:15:45,310 commander in chief , I promise it's a 342 00:15:45,310 --> 00:15:48,390 commitment that we will keep . So God 343 00:15:48,390 --> 00:15:51,250 bless you all and may God protect the 344 00:15:51,250 --> 00:15:54,040 troops are out there right now . Now 345 00:15:54,040 --> 00:15:56,640 it's my great honor to ask for the 346 00:15:56,640 --> 00:15:59,530 citations to be read and award the 347 00:15:59,530 --> 00:16:01,474 medal of honor to sergeant . First 348 00:16:01,474 --> 00:16:03,970 class album Chase Sergeant , first 349 00:16:03,970 --> 00:16:06,580 class Christopher , sly's and Master 350 00:16:06,580 --> 00:16:08,140 Sergeant . Earl Tomblin . 351 00:16:12,340 --> 00:16:14,700 Will the cash family please join the 352 00:16:14,700 --> 00:16:16,760 president on stage , 353 00:16:21,840 --> 00:16:22,840 mm hmm , 354 00:16:28,440 --> 00:16:32,160 attention to orders . Yeah . Okay . 355 00:16:32,840 --> 00:16:34,729 The President of United States of 356 00:16:34,729 --> 00:16:36,951 America authorized by Act of Congress , 357 00:16:36,951 --> 00:16:40,190 March 3rd 18 63 has possibly awarded in 358 00:16:40,190 --> 00:16:42,190 the name of Congress . The medal of 359 00:16:42,190 --> 00:16:44,680 honor to sergeant first class Alwyn C 360 00:16:44,690 --> 00:16:47,270 Cash , United States Army for 361 00:16:47,270 --> 00:16:49,326 conspicuous gallantry at the risk of 362 00:16:49,326 --> 00:16:51,437 his life above and beyond the call of 363 00:16:51,437 --> 00:16:53,603 duty Sergeant . First class always see 364 00:16:53,603 --> 00:16:55,826 cash , distinguished himself by acts of 365 00:16:55,826 --> 00:16:57,992 gallantry above and beyond the call of 366 00:16:57,992 --> 00:17:00,159 duty while serving as platoon sergeant 367 00:17:00,159 --> 00:17:02,270 with company a first Battalion , 15th 368 00:17:02,270 --> 00:17:04,270 Infantry Regiment , third Brigade , 369 00:17:04,270 --> 00:17:06,214 third Infantry Division in Saladin 370 00:17:06,214 --> 00:17:08,270 Province Iraq on october 17th 2005 , 371 00:17:08,440 --> 00:17:10,440 while on a nighttime mounted patrol 372 00:17:10,440 --> 00:17:12,607 near an emulated village , the Bradley 373 00:17:12,607 --> 00:17:14,718 fighting vehicle which Sergeant first 374 00:17:14,718 --> 00:17:16,496 class Cash was commanding , was 375 00:17:16,496 --> 00:17:18,607 attacked by enemy small arms fire and 376 00:17:18,607 --> 00:17:20,662 an improvised explosive device which 377 00:17:20,662 --> 00:17:22,884 disabled the vehicle engulfed in flames 378 00:17:22,884 --> 00:17:24,773 after extracting himself from the 379 00:17:24,773 --> 00:17:26,884 vehicle . Sergeant , first class Cash 380 00:17:26,884 --> 00:17:29,107 set about extracting the driver who was 381 00:17:29,107 --> 00:17:31,162 trapped in the vehicle after opening 382 00:17:31,162 --> 00:17:33,273 the driver's hatch . Sergeant , first 383 00:17:33,273 --> 00:17:35,051 class Cash and a fellow soldier 384 00:17:35,051 --> 00:17:37,162 extracted the driver who was engulfed 385 00:17:37,162 --> 00:17:39,107 in the flames during the course of 386 00:17:39,107 --> 00:17:41,273 extinguishing the flames on the driver 387 00:17:41,273 --> 00:17:43,384 and extracting him from the vehicle . 388 00:17:43,384 --> 00:17:43,340 Sergeant , first class is caches , fuel 389 00:17:43,340 --> 00:17:45,620 soaked his uniform , igniting and 390 00:17:45,620 --> 00:17:47,560 causing severe burns to his body 391 00:17:47,650 --> 00:17:49,960 ignoring his painful wounds . Sergeant 392 00:17:49,960 --> 00:17:52,182 first class Cash then moved to the rear 393 00:17:52,182 --> 00:17:54,238 of the vehicle to continue in aiding 394 00:17:54,238 --> 00:17:56,460 his fellow soldiers who were trapped in 395 00:17:56,460 --> 00:17:58,516 the troop compartment . At this time 396 00:17:58,516 --> 00:18:00,738 the enemy noted his movements and began 397 00:18:00,738 --> 00:18:02,904 to direct their fire on his position . 398 00:18:02,904 --> 00:18:02,870 When another element of the company 399 00:18:02,870 --> 00:18:04,814 engaged the enemy . Sergeant first 400 00:18:04,814 --> 00:18:06,926 class Cash seized the opportunity and 401 00:18:06,926 --> 00:18:08,981 moving the open troop door and ended 402 00:18:08,981 --> 00:18:11,037 four of his soldiers in escaping the 403 00:18:11,037 --> 00:18:13,203 burning vehicle . Having extracted the 404 00:18:13,203 --> 00:18:15,259 four soldiers . Sergeant first class 405 00:18:15,259 --> 00:18:17,314 Cash noticed two other soldiers have 406 00:18:17,314 --> 00:18:19,314 not been accounted for and again he 407 00:18:19,314 --> 00:18:19,310 entered the building to retrieve them . 408 00:18:19,500 --> 00:18:21,611 At this time , reinforcements arrived 409 00:18:21,611 --> 00:18:23,778 further suppress the enemy established 410 00:18:23,778 --> 00:18:26,000 a casualty collection point despite the 411 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,778 severe 2nd and 3rd degree burns 412 00:18:27,778 --> 00:18:29,778 covering the majority of his body . 413 00:18:29,778 --> 00:18:31,944 Sergeant . First class Cash persevered 414 00:18:31,944 --> 00:18:33,833 through the pain to encourage his 415 00:18:33,833 --> 00:18:36,056 fellow soldiers and ensure they receive 416 00:18:36,056 --> 00:18:38,000 needed medical care . When medical 417 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:40,278 evacuation helicopters began to arrive . 418 00:18:40,278 --> 00:18:42,278 Sergeant first class Cash selfishly 419 00:18:42,278 --> 00:18:44,430 refused evacuation until all of the 420 00:18:44,430 --> 00:18:46,652 other wounded soldiers were evacuated . 421 00:18:46,652 --> 00:18:48,763 First Sergeant , first class caste is 422 00:18:48,763 --> 00:18:50,874 extraordinary heroism and selfishness 423 00:18:50,874 --> 00:18:52,874 above and beyond the call of duty . 424 00:18:52,874 --> 00:18:54,597 We're keeping with the highest 425 00:18:54,597 --> 00:18:56,763 traditions of the military service and 426 00:18:56,763 --> 00:18:58,870 reflect credit upon himself his unit 427 00:18:58,880 --> 00:19:00,930 and the United States Army signed 428 00:19:00,940 --> 00:19:04,080 joseph R . Biden , the President of 429 00:19:04,080 --> 00:19:05,080 United States . 430 00:19:10,640 --> 00:19:11,670 Mhm . Mhm . 431 00:19:26,340 --> 00:19:28,062 Will the sally's family please 432 00:19:28,250 --> 00:19:29,694 accompany the president . 433 00:19:39,540 --> 00:19:42,560 Mhm . Attention to orders . 434 00:19:43,440 --> 00:19:45,273 The President , United States of 435 00:19:45,273 --> 00:19:47,607 America , authorized by Act of Congress , 436 00:19:47,607 --> 00:19:49,829 March 3rd 18 63 has possibly awarded in 437 00:19:49,829 --> 00:19:52,051 the name of Congress the Medal of honor 438 00:19:52,051 --> 00:19:54,273 to sergeant . First class Christopher . 439 00:19:54,273 --> 00:19:56,220 A cell is United States Army for 440 00:19:56,220 --> 00:19:58,276 conspicuous gallantry at the risk of 441 00:19:58,276 --> 00:20:00,387 his life above and beyond the call of 442 00:20:00,387 --> 00:20:02,053 duty . Sergeant . First class 443 00:20:02,053 --> 00:20:04,053 Christopher . Axcelis distinguished 444 00:20:04,053 --> 00:20:06,220 himself by conspicuous gallantry above 445 00:20:06,220 --> 00:20:08,109 and beyond the call of duty while 446 00:20:08,109 --> 00:20:10,109 engaged with the enemy and peculiar 447 00:20:10,109 --> 00:20:12,109 province Afghanistan . On july 12th 448 00:20:12,109 --> 00:20:14,164 2000 and 18 , as a leader of special 449 00:20:14,164 --> 00:20:16,053 purpose unit comprised of partner 450 00:20:16,053 --> 00:20:17,831 forces and members of the first 451 00:20:17,831 --> 00:20:19,664 Battalion 75th ranger Regiment . 452 00:20:19,664 --> 00:20:21,609 Sergeant first class police led an 453 00:20:21,609 --> 00:20:23,609 operation to clear an area of enemy 454 00:20:23,609 --> 00:20:25,498 forces and thereby disrupt future 455 00:20:25,498 --> 00:20:25,100 attacks against the government of 456 00:20:25,100 --> 00:20:28,130 Afghanistan and allied forces . Shortly 457 00:20:28,130 --> 00:20:30,074 after his team reached their final 458 00:20:30,074 --> 00:20:31,908 objectives , a large enemy force 459 00:20:31,908 --> 00:20:33,963 attacked place effective fire on him 460 00:20:33,963 --> 00:20:35,852 and his team preventing them from 461 00:20:35,852 --> 00:20:37,574 maneuvering to counterattack , 462 00:20:37,574 --> 00:20:39,686 realizing the danger the attack posed 463 00:20:39,686 --> 00:20:41,519 to his team . In the operation , 464 00:20:41,519 --> 00:20:43,630 Sergeant First class Elites voluntary 465 00:20:43,630 --> 00:20:45,797 voluntarily exposed himself to intense 466 00:20:45,797 --> 00:20:47,963 enemy machine guns and small arms fire 467 00:20:47,963 --> 00:20:50,074 to retrieve an employer heavy weapons 468 00:20:50,074 --> 00:20:52,241 system , thereby allowing us important 469 00:20:52,241 --> 00:20:54,408 forces to regain initiative , maneuver 470 00:20:54,408 --> 00:20:56,130 to a secure location and begin 471 00:20:56,130 --> 00:20:58,019 treatment of a critically wounded 472 00:20:58,019 --> 00:21:00,019 partner force member . As a medical 473 00:21:00,019 --> 00:21:02,186 evacuation helicopter arrived , it was 474 00:21:02,186 --> 00:21:04,186 immediately engaged by accurate and 475 00:21:04,186 --> 00:21:06,130 sustained enemy fire , knowing how 476 00:21:06,130 --> 00:21:08,186 critical it was to quickly lower the 477 00:21:08,186 --> 00:21:10,297 casualty . Sergeant first class Elise 478 00:21:10,297 --> 00:21:12,241 willingly exposed himself to heavy 479 00:21:12,241 --> 00:21:14,130 enemy fire to direct and lead the 480 00:21:14,130 --> 00:21:16,352 evacuation . As the casualty moved from 481 00:21:16,352 --> 00:21:18,186 a position of cover and out into 482 00:21:18,186 --> 00:21:20,186 intense enemy fire . Sergeant First 483 00:21:20,186 --> 00:21:22,408 class Police made a conscious effort to 484 00:21:22,408 --> 00:21:24,352 ensure his body acts as a physical 485 00:21:24,352 --> 00:21:24,180 shield to his team carrying the 486 00:21:24,180 --> 00:21:26,291 casualty and the crew of the aircraft 487 00:21:26,440 --> 00:21:28,690 as the casualty was loaded and Sergeant 488 00:21:28,690 --> 00:21:30,830 First class sally's team returned to 489 00:21:30,830 --> 00:21:32,663 cover . He alone remained at the 490 00:21:32,663 --> 00:21:34,774 aircraft , returning a high volume of 491 00:21:34,774 --> 00:21:36,663 fire and constantly repositioning 492 00:21:36,663 --> 00:21:38,830 himself to act as a physical shield to 493 00:21:38,830 --> 00:21:40,886 the aircraft and its crew . With his 494 00:21:40,886 --> 00:21:42,886 final Reposition Sergeant 1st class 495 00:21:42,886 --> 00:21:45,052 police placed himself directly between 496 00:21:45,052 --> 00:21:47,108 the cockpit and the enemy , ensuring 497 00:21:47,108 --> 00:21:49,163 the aircraft was able to part As the 498 00:21:49,163 --> 00:21:51,219 helicopter lifted off . Sergeant 1st 499 00:21:51,219 --> 00:21:53,219 class Seles was hit by enemy fire , 500 00:21:53,219 --> 00:21:55,219 fully aware of his own injury , but 501 00:21:55,219 --> 00:21:57,441 understanding the peril to the aircraft 502 00:21:57,441 --> 00:21:59,774 from the intense enemy machine gun fire . 503 00:21:59,774 --> 00:22:01,941 Sergeant first class sally's motion to 504 00:22:01,941 --> 00:22:04,108 the aircraft to depart rather than the 505 00:22:04,108 --> 00:22:06,108 rain behind to load in his selfless 506 00:22:06,108 --> 00:22:08,330 actions , saved the life that evacuated 507 00:22:08,330 --> 00:22:10,108 part of force member and almost 508 00:22:10,108 --> 00:22:12,274 certainly prevented further casualties 509 00:22:12,274 --> 00:22:14,497 among other members of his team and the 510 00:22:14,497 --> 00:22:16,163 aircrew throughout the entire 511 00:22:16,163 --> 00:22:18,386 engagement . Sergeant first class Elise 512 00:22:18,386 --> 00:22:20,386 significantly changed the course of 513 00:22:20,386 --> 00:22:22,608 battle by repeatedly placing himself in 514 00:22:22,608 --> 00:22:24,663 extreme danger to protect his team , 515 00:22:24,663 --> 00:22:26,740 defeat the enemy and ultimately cost 516 00:22:26,740 --> 00:22:28,870 him his life . Sergeant . First class 517 00:22:28,870 --> 00:22:31,010 releases extraordinary heroism and 518 00:22:31,010 --> 00:22:33,121 selfless above and beyond the call of 519 00:22:33,121 --> 00:22:35,343 duty . Were in keeping with the highest 520 00:22:35,343 --> 00:22:37,510 traditions of military service service 521 00:22:37,510 --> 00:22:39,732 and reflect great credit upon himself . 522 00:22:39,732 --> 00:22:41,732 His unit and the United States Army 523 00:22:41,732 --> 00:22:45,330 signed joseph R . Biden the President , 524 00:22:45,330 --> 00:22:46,330 United States 525 00:23:05,540 --> 00:23:07,262 Master Mummy , will you please 526 00:23:07,262 --> 00:23:08,262 accompany present 527 00:23:21,140 --> 00:23:23,920 attention to orders ? The President , 528 00:23:23,920 --> 00:23:26,031 United States of America , authorized 529 00:23:26,031 --> 00:23:28,980 by Act of Congress , March 3rd 18 63 530 00:23:28,990 --> 00:23:30,879 has possibly award in the name of 531 00:23:30,879 --> 00:23:32,934 Congress the Medal of honor to Staff 532 00:23:32,934 --> 00:23:35,550 Sergeant Earl de Plumlee . United 533 00:23:35,550 --> 00:23:37,980 States Army for conspicuous gallantry 534 00:23:37,980 --> 00:23:40,091 at the risk of his life and above and 535 00:23:40,091 --> 00:23:41,869 beyond the call of duty . Staff 536 00:23:41,869 --> 00:23:44,036 Sergeant Earl de Plumlee distinguished 537 00:23:44,036 --> 00:23:46,820 himself by acts of gallantry above and 538 00:23:46,820 --> 00:23:49,070 beyond the call of duty on august 28th 539 00:23:49,080 --> 00:23:51,680 2013 while serving as a weapon . 540 00:23:51,680 --> 00:23:54,330 Sergeant C Company fourth Battalion 541 00:23:54,350 --> 00:23:56,720 First Special Forces group Airborne in 542 00:23:56,720 --> 00:23:58,831 support of operation enduring freedom 543 00:23:58,940 --> 00:24:01,260 Sergeant Plumlee and so we responded to 544 00:24:01,260 --> 00:24:03,316 an enemy attack on forward operating 545 00:24:03,316 --> 00:24:04,982 base Ghazni Ghazni Province , 546 00:24:04,982 --> 00:24:06,760 Afghanistan that began with the 547 00:24:06,760 --> 00:24:08,871 explosion that tore a 60 ft breach in 548 00:24:08,871 --> 00:24:10,750 the base basis perimeter wall 10 549 00:24:10,750 --> 00:24:12,972 insurgents wearing Afghan National Army 550 00:24:12,972 --> 00:24:15,050 uniforms and suicide vests poured 551 00:24:15,050 --> 00:24:17,340 through the breach . Sergeant Plumlee 552 00:24:17,340 --> 00:24:19,660 and five others mounted to vehicles and 553 00:24:19,660 --> 00:24:21,771 race towards the explosion . When his 554 00:24:21,771 --> 00:24:23,771 vehicle was engaged by enemy fire , 555 00:24:23,810 --> 00:24:25,977 sergeant Plumlee reacted instinctively 556 00:24:26,190 --> 00:24:28,190 using his body to shield the driver 557 00:24:28,190 --> 00:24:30,023 prior to exiting the vehicle and 558 00:24:30,023 --> 00:24:32,246 engaging an enemy insurgent 15 m to the 559 00:24:32,246 --> 00:24:34,412 vehicles right with his pistol without 560 00:24:34,412 --> 00:24:36,634 covering complete disregard for his own 561 00:24:36,634 --> 00:24:38,634 safety , he advanced on the enemy , 562 00:24:38,634 --> 00:24:40,801 engaging multiple insurgents with only 563 00:24:40,801 --> 00:24:43,610 his pistol . Upon reaching cover , he 564 00:24:43,610 --> 00:24:45,666 killed two insurgents , one with the 565 00:24:45,666 --> 00:24:47,666 grenade and the other by detonating 566 00:24:47,666 --> 00:24:50,100 insurgents suicide vest using precision 567 00:24:50,100 --> 00:24:53,320 sniper fire . Again , disregarding his 568 00:24:53,320 --> 00:24:55,487 own safety . Sergeant Plumlee advanced 569 00:24:55,487 --> 00:24:57,770 alone against the enemy , engaging 570 00:24:57,770 --> 00:24:59,770 several insurgents at close range , 571 00:24:59,920 --> 00:25:01,753 including one whose suicide vest 572 00:25:01,870 --> 00:25:03,703 exploded a mere seven m from his 573 00:25:03,703 --> 00:25:06,450 position under intense enemy fire . 574 00:25:06,610 --> 00:25:08,721 Sergeant Plumlee temporarily withdrew 575 00:25:08,721 --> 00:25:10,554 to cover where he joined up with 576 00:25:10,554 --> 00:25:12,443 another soldier and together they 577 00:25:12,443 --> 00:25:14,443 mounted another counterattack under 578 00:25:14,443 --> 00:25:16,499 fierce enemy fire . Sergeant Plumlee 579 00:25:16,499 --> 00:25:18,610 again moved from cover and attack the 580 00:25:18,610 --> 00:25:20,777 enemy forces Advancing with seven m of 581 00:25:20,777 --> 00:25:22,721 a previously wounded insurgent who 582 00:25:22,721 --> 00:25:24,666 detonated his suicide vest blowing 583 00:25:24,666 --> 00:25:26,832 sergeant Plumlee back against a nearby 584 00:25:26,832 --> 00:25:28,999 wall . Sergeant Plumlee , ignoring his 585 00:25:28,999 --> 00:25:30,777 injuries , quickly regained his 586 00:25:30,777 --> 00:25:32,666 faculties and re engage the enemy 587 00:25:32,666 --> 00:25:35,600 forces intense enemy fire once again 588 00:25:35,600 --> 00:25:37,656 forced the two soldiers to temporary 589 00:25:37,656 --> 00:25:39,600 withdrawal . Undeterred . Sergeant 590 00:25:39,600 --> 00:25:41,378 Plumlee joined a small group of 591 00:25:41,378 --> 00:25:43,600 american polish soldiers who moved from 592 00:25:43,600 --> 00:25:45,711 cover to once again counterattack the 593 00:25:45,711 --> 00:25:47,656 infiltrators as the force advanced 594 00:25:47,656 --> 00:25:49,878 Sergeant plum reengaged in insurgent to 595 00:25:49,878 --> 00:25:51,989 his front left . He then swung around 596 00:25:51,989 --> 00:25:53,878 and engaged another insurgent who 597 00:25:53,878 --> 00:25:55,989 charged the group from the rear . The 598 00:25:55,989 --> 00:25:57,878 insurgent detonated suicide vests 599 00:25:57,878 --> 00:25:59,933 morally wounding a U . S . Soldier . 600 00:25:59,933 --> 00:26:02,730 Sergeant Plumlee again without complete 601 00:26:02,730 --> 00:26:04,786 disregard with it for his own safety 602 00:26:04,786 --> 00:26:06,841 ran to the wounded soldier , carried 603 00:26:06,841 --> 00:26:09,008 him to safety and rendered first aid . 604 00:26:09,008 --> 00:26:11,230 He then methodically cleared the area , 605 00:26:11,230 --> 00:26:13,008 remained a security posture and 606 00:26:13,008 --> 00:26:14,952 continue to scan for any remaining 607 00:26:14,952 --> 00:26:18,380 threats . Staff Sergeant Earl de Plum 608 00:26:18,380 --> 00:26:20,700 lea's extraordinary heroism and 609 00:26:20,700 --> 00:26:22,811 devotion to duty are keeping with the 610 00:26:22,811 --> 00:26:24,922 finest traditions of military service 611 00:26:24,980 --> 00:26:27,202 and reflect great credit upon himself . 612 00:26:27,340 --> 00:26:29,390 The Special forces regiment and the 613 00:26:29,390 --> 00:26:32,540 United States Army signed joseph R . 614 00:26:32,550 --> 00:26:35,050 Biden , the President , United States . 615 00:26:40,340 --> 00:26:41,340 Mhm 616 00:27:03,040 --> 00:27:03,550 mm hmm . 617 00:27:07,640 --> 00:27:09,950 Mhm . Mhm . Mhm 618 00:27:17,840 --> 00:27:18,840 mm hmm . 619 00:27:45,940 --> 00:27:48,360 Yeah , mm hmm , 620 00:27:53,840 --> 00:27:54,840 mm hmm . 621 00:27:58,540 --> 00:28:00,670 Yeah . Okay . 622 00:28:02,940 --> 00:28:06,770 Right . Ladies and gentlemen , 623 00:28:06,770 --> 00:28:08,714 please join me as we conclude this 624 00:28:08,714 --> 00:28:11,560 ceremony in prayer . Most Holy God As 625 00:28:11,560 --> 00:28:13,782 we leave this ceremony , inspire us and 626 00:28:13,782 --> 00:28:15,838 lead us to greater acts of service . 627 00:28:16,240 --> 00:28:18,407 May we have the audacity to follow the 628 00:28:18,407 --> 00:28:20,573 examples of the warriors we honor here 629 00:28:20,573 --> 00:28:22,910 today . Blessed master Sergeant , 630 00:28:22,910 --> 00:28:26,090 Plumlee , the cash and sally's families 631 00:28:26,350 --> 00:28:28,406 as the names of these men are etched 632 00:28:28,406 --> 00:28:30,790 into our nation's proud history . May 633 00:28:30,790 --> 00:28:32,957 their leadership and legacies mark the 634 00:28:32,957 --> 00:28:35,420 truest north for us to seek and may we 635 00:28:35,420 --> 00:28:37,587 all strive to be strong and courageous 636 00:28:37,587 --> 00:28:39,809 in the face of challenges that life may 637 00:28:39,809 --> 00:28:41,990 bring . Finally we pray that you will 638 00:28:41,990 --> 00:28:44,101 give our leaders wisdom as they serve 639 00:28:44,101 --> 00:28:46,157 our nation and our armies people and 640 00:28:46,157 --> 00:28:48,379 that you will bless and protect the men 641 00:28:48,379 --> 00:28:50,490 and women of our armed forces as they 642 00:28:50,490 --> 00:28:52,546 preserve those precious freedoms . I 643 00:28:52,546 --> 00:28:54,712 ask these things in your most gracious 644 00:28:54,712 --> 00:28:55,990 and holy name . Amen . 645 00:29:06,540 --> 00:29:07,540 Mhm . 646 00:29:10,340 --> 00:29:12,562 Ladies and gentlemen , please remain in 647 00:29:12,562 --> 00:29:14,673 your seats as the President and first 648 00:29:14,673 --> 00:29:16,618 lady and vice President and second 649 00:29:16,618 --> 00:29:17,896 Gentleman Department . 650 00:29:20,670 --> 00:29:23,460 Yeah , 651 00:29:24,540 --> 00:29:25,540 mm hmm . 652 00:29:36,240 --> 00:29:38,110 Right 653 00:29:41,170 --> 00:29:45,090 there . Mm 654 00:29:45,090 --> 00:29:46,670 hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm .