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National Guard Soldiers recall heroic actions...
When the bombs went off at the Boston Marathon, April 15, 2013, three members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard followed their instincts and training, helping to save lives in the process. MORE about National Guard Soldiers recall heroic actions at Boston Marathon
Family accepts posthumous Silver Star
The family of Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Westbrook was presented with his Silver Star for gallantry, and his second Combat Infantryman Badge, April 19, 2013, during an emotional ceremony at Derby... MORE about Family accepts posthumous Silver Star
5 Soldiers save lives
Gunshots rent the afternoon air at Roy P. Benavidez Park, April 7, 2013, resulting in five young men springing to action without a second thought to their own personal safety, saving the lives of... MORE about 5 Soldiers save lives
Army chaplain inducted into Hall of Heroes
An Army chaplain and Medal of Honor recipient, Capt. Emil J. Kapaun, was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, April 12, 2013. MORE about Army chaplain inducted into Hall of Heroes
Medal of Honor awarded to Army chaplain
An Army chaplain, Capt. Emil J. Kapaun, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, April 11, 2013, for his actions leading up to his capture as a prisoner of war in North Korea. MORE about Medal of Honor awarded to Army chaplain
Vietnam veteran recognized for valor
A former Fort Rucker Aviator received the Distinguished Flying Cross more than 40 years after his heroic acts during the Vietnam War. MORE about Vietnam veteran recognized for valor
'Screaming Eagle' Soldier receives Silver Star...
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Loheide was awarded the Silver Star Medal at a special ceremony, April 5, 2013, at Fort Campbell, Ky., for heroic actions as a platoon leader assigned to the 2nd Platoon... MORE about 'Screaming Eagle' Soldier receives Silver Star, re-enlists in the Army
Selfless service, devotion to Soldiers define...
Communist forces encircled the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, assigned to provide a rear guard for the regiment's withdrawal, Nov. 1, 1950, near Unsan, North Korea... MORE about Selfless service, devotion to Soldiers define Korean War chaplain's service
Army honors highly decorated Civil War Soldier
A Union Army war hero and Medal of Honor recipient was recognized by the Army for his brave and honorable service recently, when a past injustice was corrected. MORE about Army honors highly decorated Civil War Soldier
Faithful priest, dedicated Soldier: Korean War...
Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun served as an Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War. He earned the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Service Cross, which will be officially upgraded to a... MORE about Faithful priest, dedicated Soldier: Korean War chaplain to receive MOH
Honoring hero's family 4 decades later
For Teresa Schmitt and her five brothers and sisters, the name of their father on Huntsville's Veterans Memorial is a reminder of the loss they've lived with since they were children. MORE about Honoring hero's family 4 decades later
1st Cav Soldier helps family from fire
Dallas native Spc. Wayne Byers, a Soldier with the 1st Cav. Headquarters, pulled over behind the pickup and began throwing burning bales of hay out of the back March 22 near Van Alstyne, Texas. MORE about 1st Cav Soldier helps family from fire
Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun to receive Medal...
A former Soldier with the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama, April 11, 2013, at the White House. MORE about Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun to receive Medal of Honor
Army chaplain to be awarded Medal of Honor
President Barack Obama announced March 11, 2013, that Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun will be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously, April 11, for his actions leading up to his capture as a... MORE about Army chaplain to be awarded Medal of Honor
For saving life, SOC sergeant earns Soldier's...
A Soldier with the Army Special Operations Command was awarded the Soldier's Medal, Feb. 13, 2013, for saving the life of a civilian in Spring Lake, N.C., by pulling her from the inside of her... MORE about For saving life, SOC sergeant earns Soldier's Medal
Romesha inducted into Pentagon Hall of Heroes
Just a day after the president placed the Medal of Honor around the neck of former Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha, the noncommissioned officer was inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon ... MORE about Romesha inducted into Pentagon Hall of Heroes
President awards Medal of Honor to hero of COP...
President Barack Obama placed the Medal of Honor around the neck of former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha during a ceremony Feb. 11, 2013, in the East Room of the White House. MORE about President awards Medal of Honor to hero of COP Keating
Medal of Honor nominee Romesha talks life after...
This is part three in a three-part series about former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha's heroism at the battle of Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan, and his transition from Soldier to civilian. MORE about Medal of Honor nominee Romesha talks life after Army
Medal of Honor nominee Romesha leads charge to...
This is part two in a three-part series about former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha's heroism at the battle of Combat Outpost Keating, and his transition from Soldier to civilian. There is some... MORE about Medal of Honor nominee Romesha leads charge to retake COP Keating
COP Keating battle begins, Medal of Honor...
This is part one in a three-part series about former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha's heroism at the battle of Combat Outpost Keating, and his transition from Soldier to civilian. MORE about COP Keating battle begins, Medal of Honor nominee Romesha takes action
Korean War veteran receives long overdue Silver...
Several hundred community members, well-wishers, dignitaries and friends gathered to view the presentation of the Silver Star Medal to William V. Wuorinen for heroic actions during combat... MORE about Korean War veteran receives long overdue Silver Star Medal
4th ID Soldier to receive Medal of Honor
Former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha, section sergeant, Company B, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is scheduled to be awarded the Medal of Honor... MORE about 4th ID Soldier to receive Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor recipient honored, joins others...
The 101st Airborne Division's latest Medal of Honor recipient was honored during an emotional ceremony, Jan. 25, 2013, at McAuliffe Hall on Fort Campbell, Ky. MORE about Medal of Honor recipient honored, joins others from storied 101st Airborne Division
Soldier posthumously awarded Distinguished...
Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Forces Command, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to the widow of Staff Sgt. Eric B. Shaw, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st... MORE about Soldier posthumously awarded Distinguished Service Cross
WWII Soldier, character actor Charles Durning...
Triple Purple Heart holder, Silver Star recipient and award-winning character actor Charles Durning, who died at 89 on Christmas eve of natural causes, will be laid to rest at Arlington National... MORE about WWII Soldier, character actor Charles Durning to be interred at Arlington
President to award Medal of Honor for heroism...
President Barack Obama announced Jan. 11, 2013, that former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha will receive the Medal of Honor, Feb. 11, for his actions in Afghanistan. MORE about President to award Medal of Honor for heroism in Afghanistan
200th MP Command Soldier recognized at 2013...
Soldier, college student, parachutist, electrician, police officer and soon-to-be reporter. All of these words describe Staff Sgt. Dallas Pierce, with the 200th Military Police Command, at Fort... MORE about 200th MP Command Soldier recognized at 2013 All-American Bowl
Soldier earns Silver Star for valor in...
It's not every day a National Guard sergeant receives a Silver Star for actions performed as a Marine. But that's exactly what happened in Pittsburgh, Dec. 10, 2012. MORE about Soldier earns Silver Star for valor in Afghanistan as Marine
Medal of Honor recipient signs memoir
With no entourage and no fanfare, the first living service member to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam, Salvatore A. Giunta, began his Dec. 6, 2012, book-signing session at the Post Exchange... MORE about Medal of Honor recipient signs memoir
Fort Jackson Soldier receives Bronze Star for...
A Fort Jackson Soldier was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor last week for his courage and efforts to save the lives of his fellow Soldiers in 2010. MORE about Fort Jackson Soldier receives Bronze Star for valor
Flight Medic receives Distinguished Flying Cross
Army Flight Medic Receives Distunguished Fyling Cross MORE about Flight Medic receives Distinguished Flying Cross
Veterans awarded overdue Bronze Star medals
As the nation approaches Veterans Day, two former service members -- one from World War II, the other from the Vietnam War -- were awarded their long-awaited Bronze Star medals in a ceremony at the... MORE about Veterans awarded overdue Bronze Star medals
25th CAB medevac crew receives Australian award
Australian Forces at Multinational Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, recognized the actions of a medical evacuation crew from Company C, 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, Task Force Gunfighters... MORE about 25th CAB medevac crew receives Australian award
Warrior recieves Soldier's Medal
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The Soldier's Medal was presented to a Soldier of the 225th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division on Oct. 19 during a... MORE about Warrior recieves Soldier's Medal
Apache pilot awarded Air Medal with Valor
FORT HOOD, Texas -- Selfless service, bravery in the face of extreme opposition, courage under fire, all these words can be used to describe Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Leipold, a native of... MORE about Apache pilot awarded Air Medal with Valor
10th CAB aviators receive awards for valor
Ten 10th Combat Aviation Brigade aviators received medals for valor, for their actions in Afghanistan, during a ceremony, Sept. 7, 2012, at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield on Fort Drum, N.Y. MORE about 10th CAB aviators receive awards for valor
Wounded warrior presents former president with...
An injured officer who battled to stay on active duty presented the U.S. Mint's commemorative Infantry coin to former President Bush following his speech at a leadership forum in Columbus, Ga. MORE about Wounded warrior presents former president with Infantry Silver Dollar
Stryker Soldier awarded Bronze Star for valor
Sgt. Stephen Stoops, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, July 23, 2012, for his selfless actions on a small base in southern... MORE about Stryker Soldier awarded Bronze Star for valor
World War II veteran, hero receives medals 67...
John Krajeski says he is finally at peace. "I think I sleep better at night, now," he said, chuckling. "I wanted at least this recognition. It was something I needed to do before I... MORE about World War II veteran, hero receives medals 67 years after heroic acts
