Transcript: Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.) and Master Sgt. Matthew Williams (Ret.) on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
Retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and Master Sgt. Matthew Williams discussed their experiences as Medal of Honor recipients on 'Face the Nation.' They emphasized that their actions in battle were representative of the values of service and sacrifice shared by all military personnel. Both veterans believe that many unsung heroes exist who have shown valor but have not received recognition.
- ▪Lt. Col. William Swenson and Master Sgt. Matthew Williams were awarded the Medal of Honor for their valor in Afghanistan.
- ▪They believe that their actions were reflective of the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by all service members.
- ▪Both veterans highlighted the importance of recognizing unsung heroes who have demonstrated heroism but remain unrecognized.
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Face The Nation Transcripts Transcript: Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.) and Master Sgt. Matthew Williams (Ret.) on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026 .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } May 24, 2026 / 10:30 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The following is the transcript of the interview with retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Master Sgt. Matthew Williams (Ret.) that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: We're joined today by two Medal of Honor recipients, retired Command Sergeant Major Matt Williams and retired Lieutenant Colonel William Swenson.
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