Senator Brian Schatz

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Senator Brian Schatz @SenBrianSchatz

On December 1, 1966, Staff Sergeant Kaneshiro’s platoon was attacked by North Vietnamese soldiers, but he never backed down. He kept fighting and destroyed one enemy group, allowing his platoon to safely withdraw. He was killed in action three months later. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 5, 2022

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Today, we join the president in honoring two soldiers from Hawai‘i for their courageous service during the Vietnam War. Staff Sergeant Edward Kaneshiro, posthumously, and Specialist Five Dennis Fujii, were awarded with the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military decoration. https://t.co/ugWjPcy8Tn — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 5, 2022

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Senator Brian Schatz @SenBrianSchatz

During a rescue operation in February 1971, Specialist Five Fujii’s helicopter was forced to crash land while evacuating wounded allied soldiers. While injured, he refused to leave and stayed behind to administer first aid and fight enemy soldiers until more help could arrive. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 5, 2022