US Air Force Maj Joe Jackson: Vietnam War Medal of Honor

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00:51 Medal of Honor Minute - US Air Force Maj Charles Loring
02:09 Show Intro & Early Life
03:48 Korean War
04:37 Vietnam War
12:22 Later Years
13:09 Outro

In this episode of Duty & Valor, we delve into the remarkable story of U.S. Air Force Colonel Joe M. Jackson, a Vietnam War hero whose quick thinking and fearless actions during a daring rescue mission earned him the Medal of Honor. On May 12, 1968, with North Vietnamese forces closing in, Col. Jackson risked his life to save a stranded combat control team, landing his C-123 Provider under intense enemy fire. Join us as we explore the details of this incredible feat of courage and learn about the man behind the mission, whose unwavering dedication to his comrades and country left an indelible mark on military history.

Please view our other video to learn about Medal of Honor heroes.

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📚 Sources:

https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/Article/1746832/medal-of-honor-monday-air-force-col-joe-jackson/
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/01/14/air-force-medal-honor-recipient-joe-jackson-dies-95.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_M._Jackson#
https://www.historylink.org/File/10735
https://www.cmohs.org/news-events/press-releases/medal-of-honor-recipient-joe-m-jackson-passes-away-at-95/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196035673/joe_madison-jackson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kham_Duc#Evacuation
https://www.afhistory.org/may-11-1968/

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