A Tiger Among Us: The Bennie Adkins Story

Schedule

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

State of Alabama Archives & History | Montgomery, AL

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Join us for a powerful evening honoring the life and legacy of Medal of Honor recipient Bennie G. Adkins. His story, told in A Tiger Among Us, recounts the incredible courage, sacrifice, and survival of Special Forces soldiers during the Battle of A Shau in Vietnam.
📖 Hear about one of America’s greatest heroes.
🇺🇸 Celebrate the bravery of those who served.
🐅 Discover the story behind the “tiger” that became part of history.

✨ This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome!
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State of Alabama Archives & History, 715 Shady St, Montgomery, AL 36104-2340, United States

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River Region Veterans Coalition - RRVC

Host or Publisher River Region Veterans Coalition - RRVC

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