U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Bell and U.S. Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña were honored Monday morning at the Texas State Capitol.
AUSTIN, Texas — In the state of Texas, military service members can receive no higher decoration than the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. The award recognizes those who have demonstrated a voluntary act of bravery or sacrifice.
On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott posthumously awarded Medals of Honor to two service members: U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Bell and U.S. Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña.
“Today, we honor two men who raised their hand and answered the call for our country,” Abbott said. “Each of these men continued a tradition of heroism that extends back to the very dawn of this great nation. These brave service members showed that despite all of the division America has endured, there are still selfless souls willing to put down their …
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