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National Guard officers earn medals for apprehending gunman in DC shooting

Two West Virginia National Guard officers received medals for overpowering the gunman who shot two service members in November.

By Patricia Kime

21 hours ago

This WWI soldier saved two men from a burning tank with his bare hands

With his green unit "loaned" to the Australians, Reidar Waaler proved that bravery made up for lack of battle experience.

By Jon Guttman

14 days ago

Army veteran tasked with prosecuting Nazi death squads awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Ben Ferencz was just 27 with no previous trial experience when he became chief prosecutor in one of the most significant murder trials in history.

By Claire Barrett

3 weeks ago

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer graduates from Marine recon course

Dakota Meyer, 37, was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2011 for heroism during the war in Afghanistan. He reenlisted in 2025 in the Marine Corps Reserve.

By Cristina Stassis

4 weeks ago

15 Fairchild airmen awarded for refueling roles in combat operations

The airmen were recognized for providing "crucial refueling" in contested airspace.

By Cristina Stassis

5 weeks ago

Army ROTC cadets awarded medals for stopping campus shooter

The cadets were awarded eight meritorious service medals and two Purple Hearts for their efforts in stopping a gunman at Old Dominion University.

By Cristina Stassis

6 weeks ago