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Ghost Army, masters of WWII deception, awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The members of a secretive U.S. military unit, dubbed the Ghost Army, used deception to outwit Nazi forces during World War II.
Son of Black Marine to receive father’s military service medal
James “Jimmy” Cook Jr., an Army veteran, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his father, who was one of the Montford Point Marines.
By Davarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel
102-year-old WWII veteran from segregated mail unit honored
Romay Davis is being honored for her service with the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, which got mail to U.S. troops in Europe during the war.
After Afghanistan, top enlisted soldier uses Memorial Day to reflect on those still deployed
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston spent Memorial Day weekend in San Francisco.
On a peaceful Memorial Day, remember to honor the costs of war
This is the first Memorial Day in 20 years when our country is not at war. For Gold Star families, it will be especially poignant.
By Ryan Manion
Frontline Photos: March 13, 2022
Taking off for training, paratroopers loading up for deployment, resting in the sunshine and more in this week’s frontline photos.
Gold Star Families Day would be celebrated each September under new proposal
The last Monday in September would be set aside to recongize and honor those families' sacrifices.
Trump had positive COVID test before event with Gold Star families: book
Trump's former chief of staff said the president knew of his possible exposure to the virus earlier than what was previously reported.
GWOT memorial made of over 7,000 dog tags will be displayed at Lincoln Memorial
The Fallen Heroes Memorial, sponsored by Veterans and Athletes United and Tunnel to Towers, will be displayed at the Lincoln Memorial from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, during which the names of the 7063 servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global War on Terror will be read.
Investigations can be a barrier for Gold Star spouses waiting on benefits
Gold Star spouses waiting on benefits must wait on line of duty investigations to receive them.
By Karla M. Langham
Keeping memories alive: First Lady highlights Gold Star families this week
The family of Army 1st Lt. Demetrius Frison is one of the Gold Star families to be highlighted on First Lady Jill Biden's social media Thursday.
By Karen Jowers