Latest Military Awards Stories
Navy corpsman killed in Kabul airport attack posthumously promoted and awarded Purple Heart
Navy SEAL killed in Yemen raid was awarded posthumous Bronze Star for valor
Black and Native American heroes from as far back as WWII may see Medal of Honor upgrades
Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor
This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan
Decades after hellish ‘Black Hawk Down’ battle, 60 special operators will have their awards upgraded
AC-130 gunship crew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for saving 88 lives during Afghanistan battle
This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety
Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later
Three immigrants who earned the US military’s highest award for combat bravery
Why it took 16 years for this Marine to finally receive his Purple Heart
How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam
One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays
Green Beret killed in gunfight with Jordanian soldier to posthumously receive Silver Star
White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration
Trump poised to award Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe, 15 years after he gave his life to save his men
Special Forces doctor awarded for saving lives despite his own injuries following a motorcycle accident
Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha on why soldiers go to war
Special Tactics airman awarded Air Force Cross for saving Green Beret team in desperate 8-hour firefight
Airman to receive Air Force Cross for heroic actions during enemy ambush in Afghanistan
Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq
‘Least F–ks Given,’ ‘Keyboard Commando,’ and other decorations you earned, but never got until now
Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle
Half a century ago, this soldier escaped armed captors in Africa. He’s still fighting for the recognition many say he’s due
Senate clears the way for Army Sgt. Alwyn Cashe to receive the Medal of Honor
A-10 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for dramatic landing with missing canopy and no landing gear
Major Devries Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight
US special operations forces behind al-Baghdadi raid awarded Presidential Unit Citation
Airman earns Bronze Star for supporting airstrikes in Iraq that killed more than 100 enemy fighters
Medal of Honor for heroic soldier Alwyn Cashe delayed amid Supreme Court fight
Trump approves Congressional Gold Medal for legendary WWII jungle fighters known as ‘Merrill’s Marauders’
David Bellavia and the Medal of Honor
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Air Force medics awarded Bronze Star for heroism during special ops raids in Afghanistan
One of the first Black Marines finally gets his Congressional Gold Medal
Sailors receive awards for thwarting a gunman who attacked Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism
How a Civil War soldier who disobeyed orders earned the Medal of Honor at Gettysburg
This adorable little rat is trained to sniff out landmines — and he’s way better than EOD
WATCH: President Trump awards Sgt. Maj. Thomas P. Payne with Medal of Honor
He joined the Army to avenge the 9/11 attacks. On the 19th anniversary of that day, he’ll receive the Medal of Honor
He lost his arm, leg and eye saving his fellow Marines during WWII. Now his family says he deserves the Medal of Honor
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Lawmakers are pushing to finally award the Medal of Honor to the Black hero who saved dozens during D-Day
Army sergeant major will be the first living member of Delta Force to receive the Medal of Honor
Army sergeant major to receive Medal of Honor for saving 75 hostages from ISIS
Report: Army Ranger to receive Medal of Honor for saving dozens of prisoners held by ISIS
Fort Bragg paratroopers receive Purple Hearts, valor awards for roles in Afghanistan deployment
Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan
SecDef Esper throws support behind Medal of Honor for fallen Iraq hero Alwyn Cashe
82nd Airborne soldier wounded in Afghanistan firefight receives Purple Heart
Army Guard helo pilots receive Distinguished Flying Cross for engaging Taliban at close range
Georgia veteran who faked Purple Heart and Silver Star gets maximum jail time
Air Force combat controller to receive Silver Star for heroism during intense Afghanistan firefight
A lawmaker is pushing to award the Medal of Honor to a soldier who waged a guerrilla campaign against the Nazis
Special tactics airmen earn 90 awards for battling terror groups worldwide
‘Every generation has its heroes’ — Army veteran who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal
Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan
National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game
A gun store robber tried to get off easy by claiming Purple Hearts
Sorry, Mav: There’s actually no such thing as a ‘TOPGUN trophy’
Pentagon authorizes two awards for troops involved in COVID-19 response
46 Medal of Honor recipients came together for a hockey game, and this badass photo was the result
Rafael Peralta’s death ensured four other Marines would live. His Medal of Honor award recommendation explains how