During WWI this sailor saved his fellow mate from noxious toilet fumes — earning him the Medal of Honor
The German emigre did not think twice when rescuing his fellow sailor from the gaseous byproduct of human waste.
By Jon Guttman
Latest "Medal of Honor"
Trump reveals US helicopter pilots were wounded in Maduro raid
The president also said one of the soldiers who helped capture Maduro will receive the Medal of Honor.
By Tanya Noury
Ukraine says more than 80% of enemy targets now destroyed by drones
One Ukrainian innovation has been a system to verify drone strikes that awards points to successful operators, with an online marketplace for bonus kit.
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promoted
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during WWII.
Veterans react to killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal agent
The killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by U.S. Border Patrol personnel has drawn a strong response from veterans.
By Patricia Kime
Navy fires commodore of First Naval Construction Regiment
The service relieved Capt. Douglas Whimpey of his duties due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy announced.
By Riley Ceder
Hegseth puts more muscle into fixing troops’ household goods moves
The Pentagon has stood up a new operation to focus solely on permanent fixes for the decades-old problems of damaged and lost household goods.
By Karen Jowers
Brown water afflicts residents of military housing in New Jersey
Pictures of dark and cloudy water have circulated online, highlighting an issue of water discoloration at bases like Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
How a repair ship captain received the Medal of Honor at Pearl Harbor
Even being blown overboard could not stop Cassin Young from saving his ship.
By Jon Guttman
Bahrain naval base begins $15 million barracks renovation
The updates to unaccompanied housing are part of the Navy's "Sailors First" and Barracks Task Force initiatives.
By Riley Ceder
VA leader’s policies delaying care, destroying work force, report says
The VA has lost 40,000 employees in the past year, 88% of whom worked in the Veterans Health Administration, according to the report.
By Patricia Kime