Latest "silver star" stories

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 Correll

11 months ago

Sixty Gothic Serpent veterans to receive upgraded valor awards

Fifty-eight awards are being upgraded to Silver Stars and two are being upgraded to the Distinguished Flying Cross.

By Adam Morey

2 years ago

Nearly 70 years later, Korean War Marine veteran awarded Silver Star on his 89th birthday

On that day in 1951, the company was bombarded by Chinese mortar and cannon fire and assaulted by Chinese infantrymen.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

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,

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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