President Biden is set to award the nation's highest military award for valor to three U.S. soldiers, including Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, the first Black service member to be so honored for heroic actions during the war on terror.
The highest award for"valor in action against an enemy force" can be awarded to anyone serving in the U.S. armed services.President Joe Biden on Thursday is set to award the Medal of Honor -- the nation's highest military award for valor -- to three U.S. soldiers for their service during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, including Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, the first Black service member to be honored for heroic actions during the war on terror launched after the 9/11 attacks.
She told ABC News in an interview on Wednesday that receiving the Medal of Honor"means everything" to the family. Asked how she feels about Cashe being the first Black soldier to receive the highest award for valor for service during the war on terror, Cashe-White said her brother"earned" the honor through his actions.
When the vehicle that Cashe was commanding became engulfed in flames during an attack, his uniform caught fire and he sustained severe burns while extinguishing the flames and rescuing his fellow soldiers, according to the White House. Even after sufering injuries, he repeatedly approached the vehicle and helped four soldiers escape while being targeted by live fire.
"Chris believed in putting his men and his mission first," she said."Chris believed that we should always do good, whether it was the easy thing to do or not."
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