Hegseth’s plan to trim top ranks could hit more than 120 officersAbout 20% of top active duty general and admiral jobs would be eliminated, plus 10% of the more than 800 positions across other leadership levels.By Lolita C. Baldor6 days ago
This soldier gave his last full measure of devotion on a hill in KoreaWhen his company was ordered to take a hill during the Korean War's Operation Ripper, Sfc. Nelson Brittin led the way.By Jon Guttman7 weeks ago
How a Korean War helicopter pilot made Medal of Honor historyLt. j.g. John Koelsch's most notable sortie ultimately cost him his life, but through his actions, the pilot he risked his life to save survived.By Jon Guttman4 months ago
President Joe Biden to award Medal of Honor to 7 service membersBiden will bestow the medal posthumously to six men and one living recipient at a White House ceremony.By Josh Boak5 months ago
A Marine’s legacy as first Puerto Rican Medal of Honor recipientPfc. Fernando Garcia is the only Puerto Rican Marine to have received the award.By Jon Guttman5 months ago
South Korean man sentenced for binge-eating to avoid military serviceExemption loopholes in military conscription requirements were taken to heart — and midsection — when one man intentionally put on more than 44 pounds.By J.D. Simkins6 months ago