JINSA’s Grateful Nation Awards Event, Coverage by The Daily Caller
While their protectors face danger in the field of battle, many Americans go about their everyday lives oblivious to the hard work and sacrifice of American troops and their families.
While their protectors face danger in the field of battle, many Americans go about their everyday lives oblivious to the hard work and sacrifice of American troops and their families.
This week six service members selected by their respective branches (the four branches of the military, the Coast Guard, and the U.S. Special Operations) received the Grateful Nation Award — one posthumously — for their heroism. The honorees were Staff Sergeant Christopher B. Waiters from the Army, Corporal Darrel Hickey from the Marines, Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Adam L. Brown from the Navy, Staff Sergeant Christopher N. Freeman from the Air Force, Petty Officer (SEAL) Corey S. Novotny from Special Ops., and Petty Officer Second Class Brendon Ramos from the Coast Guard
Presented by the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, the award recognizes stories of commitment that represent the daily heroics of all those who serve the nation in uniform. The Daily Caller had the opportunity to speak with some of the honorees and their families and was given the distinct privilege to relaying their stories.