Medal of Honor

Stories of America's Greatest Heroes

Ken Harbaugh tells the stories of service members who have distinguished themselves through an act of valor. These stories feature recipients from the Civil War to present day, including a few who were originally overlooked for the medal.

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The Battle of A Shau was a brutal battle that took place in the northern part of South Vietnam. More aptly described as a multi-day defense, less than 450 soldiers faced an onslaught of 2,000 NVA attackers. In this two-part episode, we tell the full story of the battle, and reveal why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM Bennie G. Adkins, were both awarded the Medal of Honor

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The Battle of A Shau Part I: Col. Bernard Francis Fisher

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Hear the brutal story of the Battle of A Shau, and learn why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM Bennie G. Adkins, we...
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Feed Drop: History Daily - A B-24 Crash Survivor Begins a Fight for Survival

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This week we wanted to share an episode of another podcast we’re excited about, History Daily, covering the story of 2d Lt and former Olympian Lou...
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Surrounded in Ia Drang: LTC Ronald E. Ray

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LTC Ray saved his men from annihilation after being surrounded in the jungles of Vietnam...
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A Sky Full of Bullets: SSG Salvatore Agustine Giunta

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SSG Giunta’s leadership and bravery helped his team defeat an ambushing enemy in Afghanistan...
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In Partnership with The National Medal of Honor Museum

The museum offers an experience that draws personal and emotional connections to Medal of Honor recipients and their stories, while shedding light on the wars in which they fought and the ideals that the Medal of Honor represents. Visitors come to understand the meaning and price of freedom—and appreciate the virtue of putting service above self.

The National Medal of Honor Museum also includes an education center aimed at character development in our nation’s youth. A critical part of their mission is to use the stories of our Medal of Honor recipients to inspire young people, and motivate them to be their best selves.

For more information please visit their website.

The Team

Ken Harbaugh

The Host
A former US Navy Pilot and past president of Team Rubicon Global. He has served as a commentator for NPR, a host on Crooked Media, and a contributor to The NY Times, The Atlantic, and Yale Journal of International Law.

Nathan Corson

Producer
Nate is an Ohio native and his passion for technical production began at a young age with his involvement in musical theater and playing in humble garage bands.

Declan Rohrs

Contributor
Declan Rohrs (He/Him) was born and raised in Lakewood, Ohio. At Evergreen, he has assumed various roles, including Assistant Producer, Editor, Content Creator, and Email-Signature Guru.