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Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor

Hegseth’s predecessor, Lloyd Austin, ordered the review of the awards in 2024 after a Congressional recommendation in the 2022 defense bill.

3 weeks ago

Sergeant’s quick action results in receiving Soldier’s Medal

Sgt. Robert Cruz saved a man from a burning car, resulting in Soldier’s Medal — the highest U.S. Army award for acts of heroism in a non-combat situation.

3 months ago

Opinion

Campaign medals are for campaigns, not small-scale operations

Opinion: The appropriate medal for troops who participated in the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites is not the one a Texas congressman recently proposed.

By Dwight S. Mears

3 months ago

Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new bill

Suffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.

5 months ago

Desert Storm Apache crews awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses

The aviators received the awards 34 years after they kickstarted the allied air campaign of Operation Desert Storm.

5 months ago

Following controversy, Maryland governor receives Bronze Star

The award comes months after reports that Moore claimed the award on a 2006 White House fellowship application when the paperwork had not been processed.

10 months ago