A Soldier's Medal recognizes a Danube rescue and a team effort

Rescue: 2024-09-12; recognition: April 2026

• Soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for rescuing woman from Danube River
• Interview: Sgt. Daniel Beltran — Soldier’s Medal ceremony
• Sgt. Beltran receives Soldier’s Medal

Video: U.S. Air Force / Kyle Smith. Photo: U.S. Army / Robert Palmer Jr. The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.

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