Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after learning Mr. Bennie G. Adkins, of Opelika, would be awarded the Medal of Honor from President Obama on September 15^th at the White House.

“Mr. Adkins is a true American hero who served his country in Vietnam.  His acts of heroism during his tour of duty earned him our nation’s highest honor, which he has long deserved.  I congratulate Mr. Adkins on this honor and thank him for his bravery, sacrifice and service to our nation.”

The Medal of Honor is awarded to Veterans for uncommon valor in the service of our nation during previous military conflicts. It is traditionally awarded within three years of the act of bravery, but upon learning about Mr. Adkins’ amazing story on the battlefield, Rogers worked over the past year to help shepherd legislation through Congress to waive the time requirement for Mr. Adkins. 

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