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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
Fort Huachuca groundwater review sought after leaked report
Conservation activists are pressing for the federal government to reexamine the effects of groundwater pumping at Fort Huachuca in southern Arizona.
Ambushed, wounded — and fighting back: Two pararescuemen awarded Silver Stars for Afghanistan heroism
Time and time again, despite being wounded, these PJs refused to take themselves out of the fight to save their comrades.
Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, combat controller, receives Silver Star for bravery in Afghanistan
“Among us there are people who step up to do truly heroic things. People like Cody Smith.”
Coast Guard officer pleads guilty to drug, gun charges
He was accused of stockpiling weapons and targeting Supreme Court justices, prominent Democrats and TV journalists.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Army special operators receive 34 valor awards for combat actions in one Afghanistan deployment
The soldiers conducted operations against the Taliban, the Islamic State’s Khorasan province, the Haqqani network and al-Qaida fighters.
By Kyle Rempfer
Coastie accused of plotting terror attacks wants gun charges dropped
But a federal prosecutor contends other courts already have held that the Second Amendment doesn't cover silencers.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Fallen soldiers of Niger ambush receiving Silver, Bronze Stars this week
Valor awards go to four U.S. troops with Army Special Forces ODA 3212 who were killed in the ambush.
By Kyle Rempfer
Silver Star for combat controller who rallied his team during insider attack
"Perolio saved my life," said the team's wounded commander, a Green Beret. "He is ... someone I consider a brother."
Chesty Puller is a legend for his 5 Navy Crosses. Here’s how he earned his Silver Star.
Happy 121st Birthday Chesty Puller, wherever you are!
By Shawn Snow
Marine Raider who earned Silver Star for heroism during Mali hotel attack now on Capitol Hill
Marine Raider Master Sgt. Jarad Stout was awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions in rescuing hostages during the 2015 terrorist attack on the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Mali.
By Shawn Snow