𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘🎖️ Today, we recognize Medal of Honor recipient, Army Master Sergeant William J. Crawford. Born in 1918 in Pueblo, Colorado, then Private Crawford earned the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Altavilla, Italy, 13 September 1943." After 24 years of military service, in 1970, MSG Crawford returned to his home state of Colorado and took a job as a custodian at our Air Force Academy. Crawford flew under the radar for 9 years before a cadet recognized his name in a book and asked him about receiving the Medal of Honor, which he acknowledged. Crawford became an overnight sensation and spent the remainder of his years at #USAFA mentoring cadets, telling stories of his experiences, and attending formal dining events as a distinguished guest. MSG Crawford's final resting place is here at the USAFA cemete...