Earlier today, Fort Hood immortalized former 1-7 CAV CSM Basil Plumley by formally naming the Air Assault school after him in recognition of his service, sacrifice, and dedication to Soldiers. #FirstTeam #CAVLegacy | 1st Cavalry Division

Honoring Medal of Honor Recipient, Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone A new Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer (DDG-122) will be named in honor of Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone on August 16. Basilone received the Medal of Honor for his bravery on Guadalcanal and the Navy Cross posthumously for his actions on Iwo Jima. Find out more about Basilone here: http://bit.ly/basilone Video by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Music: Jeremy Soule - Company of Heroes | National Museum of the