Mr. Joe Jackson was a Lieutenant Colonel in the 311th Air Commando Squadron military unit. As a pilot, he went on 107 missions into Korean territory with
an F-84 fighter-bomber plane during the Vietnam War. Jackson also fought in a
total of 3 wars and was in his 40’s during the Vietnam War. He served in the Air Force for 33 years and was given a Medal of Honor for his bravery and selflessness.
He received the Medal of Honor because of his actions in Kham Duc, Republic of Vietnam on May 12,
1968 at 45 years of age.
Going above and beyond the call of duty Jackson risked his own life to
save 5 other individuals. Jackson selflessly flew into debris and intense enemy
fire, forcing a landing in the middle of open fire and enemy territory. When he
finally landed, the 5 rescued men rushed on board, and in the mix of rockets,
missiles, grenades, and bullets a missile was shot at Jackson’s plane. Luckily,
the projectile was a dud and skidded to a halt within limited space from the
plane. Once the men had stepped aboard Jackson sped off heedless of the
explosions coming their way.
Jackson’s character is powerful and
loyal, in the sense that he put other’s lives before his own. Because of the
conditions he had to fly through and land in, he exhibited courage and skill in
flight. He must have also shown determination because he never turned back or
gave up on the troops’ lives. Others might have said it was too dangerous of a
mission and turned back, but instead he persevered.
Overall Joe Jackson is an amazing
person showing outstanding character in the face of battle. I find it astounding
that Jackson fought in the Vietnam War, received a Medal of Honor, and is still
here at the age of 92 to represent himself and other Medal of Honor winners to
this day. I believe he is a role model to others and younger generations.
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Good work, but my only question is is this all your own words? If so, you're a pretty descriptive writer! Keep it up!
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