The creation of the medal comes as the Navy has ramped up operations and exercises in the Arctic in recent years. Sgt. Amed Issa, a Marine infantryman, ran toward gunfire to save a man who had been shot 23 times outside a bar in Honolulu. Rep. Don Bacon urged the Army to “give serious consideration” to basing armor units overseas after Army Times investigated suicides in tank units. The Center for Strategic and International Studies said the Army should reduce its Europe rotations in favor of permanent bases. Heroism while his boat sank earned Torpedoman’s Mate 2nd Class Henry Breault the military's highest decoration in 1924. Beginning March 12, "The Honor Project: Reflections on Courage," a special nine-part series from Military Times. Visit Military Times YouTube for more. By Military Times staff
2 months ago After jumping into the river in his T-shirt and shorts, Cpl. Jacob Cogswell battled a strong current to bring the teenager to safety. Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention. After a 55-year wait to receive the Medal of Honor, Capt. Larry Taylor saw his actions recognized with the nation's highest valor award. The first American to receive a Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War died on Jan. 25 at 89 years old. Load More