Sergeant’s quick action results in receiving Soldier’s Medal
Sgt. Robert Cruz saved a man from a burning car, resulting in Soldier’s Medal — the highest U.S. Army award for acts of heroism in a non-combat situation.
By Todd South
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Campaign medals are for campaigns, not small-scale operations
Opinion: The appropriate medal for troops who participated in the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites is not the one a Texas congressman recently proposed.
By Dwight S. Mears
Navy corrects record on its erroneous news story garnering former sailor harassing messages
Months after leaving service, an erroneous Navy media release still causing headaches for former sailor.
By Howard Altman
Congress awards its highest honor to WWII crew of USS Indianapolis
Congress has awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, its highest honor, to surviving crew members of the USS Indianapolis, the ship that delivered key components of the first nuclear bomb and was later sunk by Japan during World War II.
‘My adrenaline was pumping’: 2 Marines, State Department agent awarded for daring ocean rescue
The sandbar was only big enough for two of the men to stand on at a time, so Sullivan and Crosson came up with a plan.
By Philip Athey
States petition for federal National Guard orders to be extended for coronavirus response
Federal orders placing National Guard troops on COVID-19 response missions are set to end on August 21. If not extended, troops' pay and benefits will be greatly affected.
By Harm Venhuizen
Eastwood’s ankle forced production shift for ‘The Outpost’
An accident requiring two screws in his ankle nearly prevented Scott Eastwood from portraying a real life soldier in Afghanistan in “The Outpost” — a role that required a level of athleticism.
Troops who stepped up for COVID-19 pandemic response are eligible for these two medals
Troops who mobilized for COVID-19 support are eligible for the Armed Forces Service Medal or Humanitarian Service Medal.
Harlem Hellfighter honored in graphic novel
"Medal of Honor: Henry Johnson" will feature the Army sergeant's heroic stand against a band of German soldiers.
By Harm Venhuizen
‘I had to go through that dark period’ ― 5 Insights from a Medal of Honor recipient
Capt. Florent “Flo” Groberg talks about the struggles that come from being wounded in battle ― and his elevation to the status of national “hero” after receiving the Medal of Honor.
By Ben Murray
The Medal of Honor: Why is it withheld from parents?
Why is the Medal of Honor withheld from parents when there is a spouse?
By Lori Longfritz
Korean War veteran sees medals for first time at ceremony
Marcos Luis Montano of Waukegan, 91, held his Purple Heart medal at Veterans Memorial Plaza for the first time last month.
By Karie Angell Luc, Lake County News-Sun via the AP