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Navy awards Silver Star to Navy SEAL for heroism in Vietnam
Retired Rear Adm. Thomas Richards, who as a lieutenant was nicknamed "The Hulk," carried three platoon mates through enemy fire to safety.
By Diana Stancy
Remote work could be silver lining of pandemic for some veterans, including those with PTSD
Remote work options, which have increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, could benefit veterans with complex medical needs or PTSD.
By Davis Winkie
Fate of Iraq War hero Alwyn Cashe’s Medal of Honor now rests with the White House
Cashe died in 2005 from injuries sustained while trying to save his men from a burning Bradley Fighting Vehicle,
This 97-year-old just finished the Marine Corps Marathon. Here’s how the Iwo Jima veteran earned a Silver Star
The backstory behind this inspiring Marine:
By Jared Morgan
For Alwyn Cashe’s family, another step towards an overdue honor
House lawmakers advanced plans Tuesday to award the Medal of Honor to the Iraq War hero.
Army veteran gets 12 months prison time for stolen valor
Gregg Ramsdell, 61, will also receive three years of supervised release and will have to repay $76,000 to the VA.
By Kyle Rempfer
‘Hornets went everywhere’: Combat controller awarded Silver Star recalls fierce 2013 battle against Taliban
“I believe that I was able to save lives that day,” Master Sgt. John Grimesey told reporters.
Combat controller’s valor award to be upgraded to Silver Star
Master Sgt. John Grimesey will also receive a Bronze Star with Valor device for his actions during a separate battle in Afghanistan in 2017.
Marine Raider awarded Silver Star after 4 hour firefight in Afghanistan
Three Bronze Stars with valor and four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with valor also came out of the fight.
By Philip Athey
Navy chief receives Silver Star for saving comrades during firefight
Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Matthew O'Connor received the decoration during a ceremony Thursday.
New in 2020: Silver earrings, male Marines carrying umbrellas
Female Marines have long been allowed to carry an umbrella — in their left hand so that they are still capable of saluting properly.
By Philip Athey