Sgt. Alwyn Cashe Becomes 1st Black Recipient of Medal of Honor Since 9/11

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Military; Medal of Honor; 9/11

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President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award for valor, to three U.S. soldiers for risking their lives “above and beyond the call of duty” during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, including Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, the first Black service member to be so honored since the 9/11 attacks.

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Deena Zaru and Adia Robinson

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