BG Oren Avman is a Division Commander in the Israel Defense Force’s Central Command. During his almost 30 year career, he has led operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, served in Operation Defensive Shield, and fought against Palestinian terror in the West Bank and Gaza.
Pale Horse is the remarkable never-before-told true story of an army aviation task force during combat in the Afghan War, told by the commanding officer who was there. Set in the very valleys where the attacks of 9/11 were conceived, and where ten Medals of Honor have been earned since that fateful day the war […]
SSG Ryan Pitts was awarded the medal on July 21, 2014, for actions on July 13, 2008, during the Battle of Wanat. As part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, SSG Pitts served as a Forward Observer.
Most wounded commander in U.S. Military history.
Cadet essay award for best paper dealing with the topic of ethics or toleration in the profession of arms. Competition is open to all cadets in all courses. Paper can be any length and does not necessarily have to involve original research. Departments determine top essays and submit department nominee(s); interdisciplinary committee determines Academy-wide winner. […]