02/14/2025
In honor of , we salute Captain Riley Pitts, who displayed exceptional bravery in Vietnam, leading his company through intense enemy fire during an airmobile assault. Despite overwhelming odds, Pitts led a successful assault on enemy positions, using every weapon available to him, including a gr***de launcher and a captured enemy gr***de. Even after being mortally wounded, he continued to fight, refusing to retreat until his men were safe. His courage, leadership, and sacrifice earned him the Medal of Honor posthumously, cementing his legacy as a symbol of selflessness and strength. Learn more about all 94 Black Medal of Honor Recipients here: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/lists/black-african-american-recipients