Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VA
James Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments.
By Eve Sampson
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F-16 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in Saudi Arabia deployment
Capt. Nathanial “Icarus” Welch received the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor for his actions during a 2025 Operation Rough Rider mission.
Army recruiter pleads guilty to stealing the identities of potential recruits for bank fraud
A New Jersey Army recruiter admitted to stealing the identities of seven potential recruits in a bank fraud scheme.
By Eve Sampson
Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor
Dockery earned two Silver Stars, one of which this authorization would upgrade by two awards.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Advocates lobby for new approaches to preventing veteran suicides
The Veteran Alliance for Legislative Outreach and Reform wants more research into psychedelic-assisted therapy and other unconventional treatments.
Opinion
Valor may not expire, but award recognition should have limits
Opinion: The Valor Has No Expiration Act ignores why limitations on valor awards like the Medal of Honor matter.
By Dwight S. Mears