MOH Recipients Reflect on Duty, Sacrifice, and a Hopeful America
TL;DR
On Face the Nation, retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Williams, both Medal of Honor recipients, discuss the meaning of the award, their Afghanistan-era service, Memorial Day, and the ongoing responsibility to tell veterans’ stories and encourage a new generation to serve, while offering a hopeful perspective on America’s future.
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- Transcript: Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.) and Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026 CBS News
- Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026 CBS News
- Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026 Yahoo
- Medal of Honor recipients on receiving the highest award for military valor kyma.com
- Medal of Honor recipients Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.), Command Sgt. Matthew Williams (Ret.) AOL.com
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