Arlington: Medal Of Honor Mail Call Encourages Us To Honor National Heroes

Press release from the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce:

March 2, 2021

This year will mark the 5th annual Medal of Honor Mail Call. It was created in 2017 to honor the 69 living medal recipients.

The Medal of Honor is the highest military honor in the U.S. It is awarded to servicemen who have courageously distinguished themselves in combat. Some famous recipients include William Harvey Carney, a born slave who later became the first African-American to receive the medal, and Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the only female recipient.

The mail call is an opportunity to show heartfelt gratitude for their sacrifices. You are encouraged to learn about them, choose one whose story stands out to you and mail a letter to the National Medal of Honor Museum before March 25th, National Medal of Honor Day.

Last year, the museum received thousands of letters and they are counting on citizens like you to help appreciate our national heroes again.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the recipients and how to send your letter.

This press release was produced by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed are the author's own.