He was the U.S. Army’s first Black lieutenant general.
Vietnam War
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McBride flew the first-ever space shuttle mission with seven people on board.
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He earned the military’s highest honor while serving in combat in the Vietnam War.
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A decorated veteran, he received the Lone Sailor Award in 2023
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He also wrote the Elvis hits “Suspicious Minds” and “Always on My Mind.
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He helped transport the wounded to safety despite his own injuries.
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His brother designed the plane in which he made his groundbreaking flight.
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He was kept in captivity for nearly seven years by Islamic militants.
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He received the Medal of Honor more than 70 years after the Korean War.
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He focused on knowledge and innovation as he led the Marine Corps.