Remembering a Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient

  • Air Force Capt. Steven Logan Bennett
    Air Force Capt. Steven Logan Bennett
  • Replica dog tags for Medal of Honor recipient and pilot Air Force Capt. Steven L. Bennett rest on a workstation at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 29, 2019. Bennett received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions while flying an artillery adjustment mission during the Vietnam War in June 1972. Newly printed dog tags were presented to Bennett's daughter, Angela Bennett-Engele, after the original dog tags were lost.
    Replica dog tags for Medal of Honor recipient and pilot Air Force Capt. Steven L. Bennett rest on a workstation at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 29, 2019. Bennett received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions while flying an artillery adjustment mission during the Vietnam War in June 1972. Newly printed dog tags were presented to Bennett's daughter, Angela Bennett-Engele, after the original dog tags were lost.
    When friendly troops fighting in Vietnam needed airpower to survive, Air Force Capt. Steven Logan Bennett didn’t hesitate to come to their rescue.When his aircraft was seriously damaged during that attempt, Bennett made another quick decision — to give up his life so his wingman could survive. That extraordinary act of heroism led to Bennett posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor....

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