π 'Any day that the doorknob's on the inside, you're gonna have a good day.' - AWPβs late co-founder and Medal of Honor Recipient, Col. #LeoKThorsness . ποΈπΊπΈ
πΊπΈ On #MedalOfHonorDay , we salute the courageous soldiers who have earned our nation's highest military award for their extraordinary acts of valor. Among them are our late co-founder #LeoKThorsness , and board members #ClintRomesha and #SalGiunta . Their bravery inspires us all.
π Announcing the 2024 AWP Award Recipients! ποΈ
πΊπΈ We're thrilled to reveal the recipients of the #LeoKThorsness #LeadershipAward and #PresidentsAward , recognizing remarkable advocates making a difference in the lives of veterans nationwide.
ποΈ #OnThisDay in 1967:
Col. #LeoKThorsness , AWP Co-Founder and #AmericanHero , flew a strike force sent out to suppress Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) sites. Thorsness would later be awarded the U.S. #MedalOfHonor for his deeds of extraordinary heroism on this mission. πΊπΈ
β¨ It was an honor to award Admiral Mike Mullen the #LeoKThorsness #LeadershipAward and the #PresidentsAward to Verdie Bowen Sr. These deserving individuals set the standard in #servicetoveterans . πΊπΈ
π¦ Did you know that Col. #LeoKThorsness , AWP's Co-Founder, is 1 of only 11 known Eagle Scouts to receive the U.S. Armed Forces #MedalofHonor ? #EagleScout is the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program by the Boy Scouts - BSA of America.
Join us today in honoring Leo's legacy of bravery and compassion. #LeoKThorsness #MedalOfHonor #MOHRecipient #VietnamWarHeroes #HonorOurHeroes
In the last decade, we've achieved remarkable milestones, all fueled by a commitment to prevent veteran suicide. With gratitude to our funders, followers, staff, and of course our late co-founder, #LeoKThorsness , we've made a significant impact, but the journey continues!
In his lifetime of service, wherever he led, he did it with compassion for those under his command - including their families. It was our honor to award and celebrate Joe for what he has done and continues to do for our nation's heroes. #LeoKThorsness #LeadershipAward