Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks about his military career to service members past and present, and their families on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 16, 2013. Littrell, sergeant first class at the time, received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. Beginning with intense mortar attacks from the enemy, Littrell put himself in harm's way for days, repulsing the attacks and instilling his men with the will to resist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
U.S. Navy Ensign Seth Barrow plays the bag pipe as the family of retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell, Medal of Honor recipient, enters the Barksdale Club dining room on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 16, 2013. Littrell, sergeant first class at the time, received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. Beginning with intense mortar attacks from the enemy, Littrell put himself in harm's way for days, repulsing the attacks and instilling his men with the will to resist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell, Medal of Honor recipient, receives a gift from Ret. Col. Steve dePyssler, Retiree Affairs office, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 16, 2013. Littrell, sergeant first class at the time, received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. Beginning with intense mortar attacks from the enemy, Littrell put himself in harm's way for days, repulsing the attacks and instilling his men with the will to resist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Service members past and present, and their families enjoy a meal in honor of retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell, Medal of Honor recipient, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 16, 2013. Littrell, sergeant first class at the time, received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. Beginning with intense mortar attacks from the enemy, Littrell put himself in harm's way for days, repulsing the attacks and instilling his men with the will to resist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)