Latest "Valor" stories

An HH-60 Pave Hawk sits on the flightline at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2017. (Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson/Air Force)

Rescue crews honored for response to Iranian ballistic missile attack

“These airmen exemplify the rescue and attack mission of the 355th Wing,” the Air Force said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

A harrowing night in Afghanistan earns A-10 pilot the Distinguished Flying Cross, 10 years later

Lt. Col. Mike Hilkert helped save the lives of more than 30 soldiers and airmen.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

A-10 pilots receive Distinguished Flying Crosses for fierce Afghanistan battles

“Very rarely is the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded. Even more rarely is [it] awarded twice in the same day to two members of the exact same fighter squadron.”

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Wounded Warrior Program families honored with special July 4th invite to US Capitol

Wounded Warrior Project families honored with special July 4th invite to US Capitol.

By Kristine Froeba

4 years ago

Washington Redskins partner with Pepsi and Fallen Patriots Foundation for cross-country flag relay

Rolling Remembrance is a 9,000-mile cross-country journey of one American flag that will end at Yankees Stadium in New York City on Memorial Day.

By Joshua Axelrod

4 years ago

‘All hell broke loose’ — ambushed Marine carried wounded to safety, fired at the enemy with his free arm

“There was no one out, nothing moving” before “all hell broke loose.”

4 years ago