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politics1 month ago•217 min saved

Trump Expedites Medal of Honor for Maduro Raid Pilot Ahead of State of the Union

President Trump expedited the Medal of Honor for Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover, the Delta Force helicopter pilot who led an MH-47 through heavy fire during the Venezuela raid (Operation Absolute Resolve). The award was announced at the State of the Union after fast-tracked, in-person recommendations and paperwork, with Slover wounded but keeping control to ensure the mission’s success. Officials emphasize the process followed statutory steps, while noting the speed was unusually rapid and that other awards for crew members were discussed.

via CNN|

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military1 month ago•35 min saved

Sky-High Valor: Slover Earns Medal of Honor for Venezuela Infiltration Mission

Eric A. Slover, a U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Five with the 160th SOAR, earned the Medal of Honor for piloting the MH-47 as lead aircraft in a January 3, 2026 mission in Venezuela to support the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Despite taking 15 armor-piercing rounds (four striking his leg), he maintained control of the aircraft, helped infiltrate the ground forces, and maneuvered to allow his door gunner to neutralize threats, saving American lives and ensuring the mission’s success; his actions were acknowledged during the State of the Union address and celebrated as extraordinary bravery.

via OutKick|

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world1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump Recounts Venezuelan Raid as Chinook Pilot Receives Medal of Honor

President Trump used the State of the Union to award the Medal of Honor to Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for piloting a Chinook helicopter through heavy fire during the raid on Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuelan compound, where he was wounded but steered the aircraft to allow onboard gunners to neutralize the threat; Trump also honored Navy pilot E. Royce Williams, a centenarian veteran who had previously earned the Navy Cross for a 1952 Korean War dogfight, with the Medal of Honor at the same ceremony.

via Business Insider|

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