‘Hold The Line’: Lt. Gen. Richard Clark’s Powerful War Stories LEAVES Harvard Crowd Spellbound

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Clark delivered an emotional address to graduating military officers at Harvard, sharing the story of Lt. Skinner's extraordinary courage in combat. Clark recounted how the young officer held his position despite being wounded twice, continued leading his Marines after communications were cut, and ultimately sacrificed himself by jumping on a grenade to save two fellow service members. Using the story to illustrate the meaning of duty, leadership, and selfless service, Clark urged the newly commissioned officers to "hold the line" and remain committed to values greater than themselves throughout their military careers.