"Above and Beyond"

Apr 21, 2012, 01:55 AM

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A Memorial Day tribute: These are the inspiring true stories of brave American soldiers whose extraordinary heroism "above and beyond the call of duty" merited our nation's highest tribute for gallantry and valor: the Congressional Medal of Honor. The vignettes feature MOH recipients from the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, World War II, and others.

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