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Royce Williams
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Proposed law would open the door for more troops to be awarded the Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 18, 2025

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer announced a new mountaineering badge during the AUSA 2024 annual meeting and exposition.
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The Army is creating a new mountaineering badge, but it won’t be the ‘Ram’s Head’

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 21, 2024

The tower of power includes the special forces, ranger, and airborne tabs.
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A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

Army’s first M10 Booker, ‘Another Episode,’ christened by families of soldiers
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Army’s first M10 Booker, ‘Another Episode,’ christened by families of soldiers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

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Medal of Honor and Silver Stars: A brief history of valor awards in the American military

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

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The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 9, 2022

Abbey Gate
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A Marine’s Bronze Star offers insight into US troops’ heroism during the Kabul evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 5, 2022

This Medal of Honor recipient now has a street named after him. It used to be named for a Confederate
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This Medal of Honor recipient now has a street named after him. It used to be named for a Confederate

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 22, 2022

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A Purple Heart reminds us that US troops are still fighting in Northern Africa

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 11, 2022

Col. Own Ray
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Special Forces colonel arrested in 2020 for domestic violence could have his tab revoked

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 14, 2022

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Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

How the Sgt. Maj. of the Army earned two Bronze Stars with Valor
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How the Sgt. Maj. of the Army earned two Bronze Stars with Valor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 21, 2021

L to R: Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee; Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe; Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz.
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Selfless service and sacrifice: Meet the 3 newest Medal of Honor recipients

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 16, 2021

Task & Purpose photo composite showing Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe and a Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
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Alwyn Cashe was a hero to his soldiers long before he charged into a burning vehicle in Iraq

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 14, 2021

The Marine Corps has a ‘participation award’ problem
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The Marine Corps has a ‘participation award’ problem

By Brent Kreckman

Posted on Dec 10, 2021

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
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Alwyn Cashe to finally receive posthumous Medal of Honor for Iraq War heroism

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 8, 2021