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Army Cpl. Jake Allex earned the Medal of Honor for extraordinary courage while leading his men forward under heavy fire during the Battle of Amiens in World War I. Source: www.war.gov

George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Nelson Jr., three of Virginia’s seven delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence, helped shape America. Source: www.war.gov

Army Sgt. William Shemin, a rifleman, posthumously received the Medal of Honor in 2015 for extraordinary heroism during World War I combat operations in France. Source: www.war.gov

Approximately 300 cadets participated in the Space Force’s Azimuth program throughout the summer at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., where they gained exposure to its missions, organizations and guardian culture. Source: www.war.gov

Joseph Hewes, William Hooper and John Penn represented North Carolina at the Second Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Source: www.war.gov

There are hundreds of military and war museums in the U.S. and abroad, offering ample opportunity to learn about our history and celebrate the men and women who served this nation. Source: www.war.gov

Army Staff Sgt. Stanley Bender was an infantryman during World War II whose unwavering courage under extreme fire earned him the Medal of Honor.  Source: www.war.gov

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