Order of This Evening’s Program
Opening Remarks...... Jim Roberts Hosted by Rob Riggle President, American Veterans Center
Master of Ceremonies...... Paul Berry Longtime WJLA-TV News Anchor & USAF veteran, Vietnam World War II The Vietnam War
Presentation of the Colors...... Armed Forces Color The Audie Murphy Award The Joe Ronnie Hooper Award Introduced by Omar Epps Introduced by Sarah Drew Guard Military District of Washington Presented by Maglite National Anthem...... Ms. Janine Stange Felix Rodriguez ‘The National Anthem Girl,’ first person to perform the Anthem at events in all 50 states Commander Dean “Diz” Laird Central Intelligence Agency, recipient of the CIA’s Intelligence Star for extraordinary heroism The only U.S. Navy ‘ace’ to down German and Japanese planes in WWII Story as told by Aaron Eckhart Welcoming Remarks...... Rob Riggle Story as told by Matthew McConaughey Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps (Retired), and Host of American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes The Audie Murphy Award Introduced by Omar Epps The Blessing...... Brig. Gen. Ronald M. Harvell Deputy Chief of Chaplains, United States Air Force Presented by American Airlines Operation Iraqi Freedom Special Guest Presenter...... Ms. Elinor Otto The Tuskegee Airmen The Paul Ray Smith Award ‘Rosie the Riveter’ in World War II, continued riveting airplanes for the military until retiring at age 95 Saluting the first African American combat pilots in U.S. history Introduced by Sarah Drew on the 75th anniversary of their entry into WWII Presented by the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes James Trimble III Memorial Story as told by Robin Roberts Scholarship Award..... YM MGySgt William Daniels YM MGySgt Tyson Henry Staff Sergeant Shilo Harris Incredible story of perseverance after being wounded in action Stefano Agostinelli Memorial Story as told by Gary Sinise Scholarship Award.... Mr. Thomas Ford Debenport The Korean War Presented by Mr. Robert Agostinelli The Raymond G. Davis Award Introduced by Maria Menounos A Special Thank You ...... Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Sergeant First Class Ronald E. Rosser THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN Medal of Honor LT Michael P. Murphy Award for Valor Story as told by Robert De Niro Introduced by Omar Epps Dinner is Served Presented by Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation & Mr. Daniel Murphy
AMERICAN VALOR ON Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward C. Byers, Jr. A Special Musical Performance OUR DARKEST DAY Medal of Honor from the United States Army Chorus Story as told by John Krasinski Introduced by Maria Menounos American Soldier Military Service Songs Medley Presented by Veterans United Home Loans God Bless the USA please join us by singing along With Special Guest, Kellie Pickler Battle Hymn of the Republic Clinton J. Hill United States Army, United States Secret Service agent serving five presidents Story as told by Scarlett Johansson Military Sevice Songs Medley GENERATIONS OF VALOR SEMPER PARATUS MARINES’ HYMN The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders United States Coast Guard United States Marine Corps Wings of Valor Award We’re always ready for the call, From the Halls of Montezuma Introduced by Kellie Pickler We place our trust in Thee. To the shores of Tripoli; Presented by The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders & Northrop Grumman Through surf and storm and howling gale, We fight our country’s battles High shall our purpose be, In the air, on land, and sea; Major Katie Cook “Semper Paratus” is our guide, First to fight for right and freedom USMC combat pilot, & the first female to fly with the famed Blue Angels Our fame, our glory, too. And to keep our honor clean; Story as told by Harrison Ford To fight to save or fight and die! We are proud to claim the title Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you. Of United States Marine. The Story of the Doolittle Raid Introduced by Rob Riggle THE U.S. AIR FORCE Hosted by Rob Riggle Off we go into the wild blue yonder, THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Cole Climbing high into the sun United States Army Co-pilot alongside Jimmy Doolittle, Plane #1 Here they come zooming to meet our thunder First to fight for the right, Story as told by Tom Cruise At ‘em boys, Give ‘er the gun! And to build the Nation’s might, Down we dive, spouting our flame from under And The Army Goes Rolling Along Off with one helluva roar! Proud of all we have done, A Very Special Closing Tribute We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey! Fighting till the battle’s won, Rob Riggle Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force! And the Army Goes Rolling Along. Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey! ANCHORS AWEIGH The Army’s on its way. United States Navy Count off the cadence loud and strong Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh! (TWO! THREE!) Farewell to Foreign Shores, we sail at break of day; For where e’er we go, Through our last night ashore, drink to the foam, You will always know Until we meet once more, here’s wishing you a That The Army Goes Rolling Along. happy voyage home! American Valor will be filmed as a Veterans Day television special, with YOU part of the show! We encourage your applause, engagement, and respect for the honorees throughout the program.
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