Meet the namesake of the Navy’s newest ship, the USS Robert E. SimanekThis Marine threw himself onto a grenade to save his entrenched comrades in Korea. He absorbed the full blast — yet survived.By Jon Guttman3 days ago
A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survivedWhen then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.By Irene Loewenson9 days ago
Larry Taylor, most recent Medal of Honor recipient dies at age 81After a 55-year wait to receive the Medal of Honor, Capt. Larry Taylor saw his actions recognized with the nation's highest valor award.By Todd South4 months ago
First Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam War dies at 89The first American to receive a Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War died on Jan. 25 at 89 years old.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 months ago
Talks to begin on the future of U.S. troop presence in IraqNo timeline is in place for the talks or for any changes that will come from them.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in placeIraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Race into 2024 with a new military marathon challengeRunners can compete in five military races to earn a new medal.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 months ago
Thousands of troops remain deployed in response to Ukraine warThe Pentagon isn't considering withdrawing the extra troops anytime soon.By Meghann Myers5 months ago
Tradition at the end of Army-Navy game shows sportsmanship, unityAt games' end, each school pauses to sing their alma mater, the winning team goes last.By Britt Slabinksi and Thomas Mundell5 months ago
Agencies kick off Giving Tuesday, part of Combined Federal CampaignLast year, the federal community pledged over $3.6 million to participating charities during the week of Giving Tuesday.By Molly Weisner6 months ago
Hundreds more airmen to receive medals for roles in Kabul evacuationThe announcement marks the largest batch of awards to date for the airmen who participated in Operation Allies Refuge.By Rachel S. Cohen6 months ago
Pentagon IDs soldier who died in non-combat incident in QatarThe Pentagon announced the non-combat related death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 months ago