Profiles in Courage

Roy P. Benavidez

Roy P. Benavidez

Master Sergeant Benavidez distinguished himself by a series of daring and extremely valorous actions on May 2, 1968 while assigned to Detachment B56, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, Republic of Vietnam.
Major Manuel “Pete” Fernandez

Major Manuel “Pete” Fernandez

Ace pilot Pete Fernandez was one of the top fighter pilots in the Korean War, but he almost didn’t see combat.
Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez, US Air Force

Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez, US Air Force

Affectionately known as the “Godfather” of maintenance, Marquez revolutionized the Air Force’s approach to aircraft maintenance, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the occupation.

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