Britain's Prince Harry is to travel to the United States to be presented with an award for "distinguished humanitarian leadership" in recognition of his work with servicemen and women.
Prince Harry wins award for veterans work —
Britain's Prince Harry is to travel to the United States to be presented with an award for "distinguished humanitarian leadership" in recognition of his work with servicemen and women.
The Prince is a Captain in the British Army, and served a tour of duty in Afghanistan's Helmand province in 2007 and 2008, as a Forward Air Controller for NATO forces.
Prince Harry wins award for veterans work —
The Prince is a Captain in the British Army, and served a tour of duty in Afghanistan's Helmand province in 2007 and 2008, as a Forward Air Controller for NATO forces.
In October 2011, he took part in Apache helicopter exercises -- codenamed Crimson Eagle -- in the California and Arizona deserts, part of his training to become a full-time helicopter pilot in the Army Air Corps.
Prince Harry wins award for veterans work —
In October 2011, he took part in Apache helicopter exercises -- codenamed Crimson Eagle -- in the California and Arizona deserts, part of his training to become a full-time helicopter pilot in the Army Air Corps.
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Prince Harry's older brother William is also in the armed services. He serves as a search and rescue pilot with the Royal Air Force, based in North Wales.
Prince Harry wins award for veterans work —
Prince Harry's older brother William is also in the armed services. He serves as a search and rescue pilot with the Royal Air Force, based in North Wales.
The princes' charitable foundation focuses on the welfare of veterans and serving members of the armed forces. Prince Harry is also the patron of several other soldiers' charities.
Prince Harry wins award for veterans work —
The princes' charitable foundation focuses on the welfare of veterans and serving members of the armed forces. Prince Harry is also the patron of several other soldiers' charities.
Prince Harry is said to be "honored" by the Atlantic Council's award, which he will receive in a ceremony in Washington D.C. on May 7.
Prince Harry wins award for veterans work —
Prince Harry is said to be "honored" by the Atlantic Council's award, which he will receive in a ceremony in Washington D.C. on May 7.