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US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”

12 hours ago

Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities

Indigenous leaders on Tuesday called the move part of a culture war against racial and ethnic minorities and women’s rights.

25 hours ago

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.

5 days ago

This Korean War hero was awarded the Medal of Honor after 72 years

During action in the hotly embattled area called the Iron Triangle, Pvt. Charles R. Johnson is credited with saving the lives of at least 10 soldiers

By Jon Guttman

10 days ago

The medal created by Marines when ‘s--- hit the fan’ on Guadalcanal

Born out of the popular idiom of the time — “Let George do it!” — the George Medal was awarded to those who were on Guadalcanal when "s--- hit the fan."

By Claire Barrett

3 weeks ago

Harlem Hellfighters awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Hegseth, who recently oversaw the stripping of a base name honoring a Harlem Hellfighter, presented the award to descendants of the Harlem Hellfighters.

By Claire Barrett and J.D. Simkins

4 weeks ago