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Korean War veteran will finally get his Purple Heart, 73 years late
The Army notified Earl Meyer, who still carries shrapnel in his leg from when he was wounded, that it has reversed itself and granted him a Purple Heart.
New Louisiana monument honors Black service members
Louisiana has erected a new monument to Black military service members in the state’s Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the State Capitol.
By Julie O'Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator
This soldier ‘used his body as a shield’ to stop a violent assault
Spc. Rene Rodriguez will receive the Soldier's Medal on Wednesday.
100-year-old veteran getting help seeking Purple Heart for WWII injury
Army veteran Raymond Chambers never received a Purple Heart despite being wounded while serving during World War II.
By Sam Still, Chattanooga Times Free Press
Get to know the heroic namesake of the newly christened Fort Johnson
The Army redesignated Fort Polk, Louisiana, as Fort Johnson on June 13.
By Jon Simkins
He wasn’t actually a Marine. He was a scammer in prison, police say
He reportedly even brought along his supposed dress blues, complete with a Purple Heart, on a trip to the alleged victim’s family cabin.
Military Times’ 10 best Vietnam War movies
In honor of Vietnam War Veterans Day, we put together a top-10 list of films — excluding documentaries — we consider the best about the Vietnam War.
By Jon Simkins
Breaking barriers, enduring advocacy: These Army women made a mark
This year marked the 15th annual induction ceremony. The foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships over that time.
By Todd South
Woman who faked being cancer-stricken Marine gets 6 years in prison
A woman received a nearly six-year federal prison sentence for using stolen information to pose as a sick Marine and commit a “massive fraud scheme."
Four soldiers injured in fiery convoy incident on German Autobahn
One soldier was transferred to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for continued care.
By Sarah Sicard
Church accused of preying on military members has funds seized
The justice department claims the church defrauds military education benefits, and bilks its members of their military disability and pensions.
By Rachael Riley