Black Vietnam vet at last getting his due: Medal of Honor
The then-Capt. Paris Davis was recommended for the high honor at the time but lost paperwork and other factors led instead to a Silver Star Medal.
By Darlene Superville
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New Navy ship to be named for Vietnam Marine Medal of Honor recipient
It is one of four expeditionary sea base class ships to be named for a Marine, so far.
By Todd South
Lance corporal awarded highest medal for non-combat bravery for rescuing a drowning elderly man
“I knew he needed help, and I just went,” Ballow said in the release. “If someone needs help and you’re there and you can help them, then do it.”
By Shawn Snow
Soldier rescues woman and 4 dogs from a burning house
On a routine shift in his sheriff's deputy job, Darren Watkins performed heroically.
By Todd South
Ambushed, wounded — and fighting back: Two pararescuemen awarded Silver Stars for Afghanistan heroism
Time and time again, despite being wounded, these PJs refused to take themselves out of the fight to save their comrades.
Marine intelligence officer awarded medal for rescuing unconscious man from burning vehicle
Lt. Haluska tried to gain entry to the vehicle with his fists and then a weapon as white smoke turned to black and “fluid began to pool underneath the vehicle.
By Shawn Snow