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Jorge Otero Barreto
Every story we’ve published that names Jorge Otero Barreto, newest first.
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Nov 6 to 12
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Jul 9, 2026
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- Veterans Day Spotlights Puerto Ricans’ Service from Korea to Afghanistan
Puerto Ricans have served in successive generations of the U.S. military, from the 65th Infantry Regiment’s combat in Korea to missions in Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan, and Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, recognizes that service.
- Battle Comrades Back Medal of Honor Bid for Puerto Rico’s "Rambo Boricua"
Comrades who fought alongside Jorge Otero Barreto, the Puerto Rican soldier known as the "Rambo Boricua," have signed sworn statements supporting his heroic actions and seeking to open the way for him to receive the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest military distinction.
- Disabled Veterans Group Backs Push for Medal of Honor for 'Puerto Rican Rambo' Jorge Otero Barreto
The Puerto Rico chapter of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) voiced support for efforts to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Puerto Rican soldier Jorge Otero Barreto, known as the "Rambo boricua," for his valor during the Vietnam War.