NON-COMBAT HEROISM
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CAPT JACOB RIFFE

NON-COMBAT HEROISM

On a spring day in 2018, U.S. Army Captain Jacob Riffe and his son spotted a vehicle that suddenly darted across the highway and crashed. Without hesitation, CPT. Riffe rushed to the accident site. He found a small fire and two passengers – an elderly man and his caretaker trapped inside. Riffe quickly extracted both individuals amid increasing smoke and flames.

For this act of bravery, spurred by what Riffe described as β€œa calling” to help – He was awarded the Soldier’s Medal, the highest honor for non-combat heroism in the U.S. Army.

"I felt like I was doing something normal and just trying to help my fellow man."

We salute you, Captain Riffe, by raising a glass to the heroism you showed which undoubtedly saved lives.

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