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By Apr 28, 2021
News

This Air Force PJ heroically treated 7 teammates wounded by a massive explosion in Afghanistan

“There were so many things covered in fuel and burning. It looked apocalyptic.”
By Mar 25, 2021
News

It’s National Medal of Honor Day and Alwyn Cashe still doesn’t have his

“I want to know where we are,” Cashe's sister said. “The importance of today did not pass me by.”
By Feb 18, 2021
History

How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam

"Sims made the greatest sacrifice a soldier can make … and no mark of tribute can be too great.”
By Dec 28, 2020
News

Marine awarded for saving elderly woman from deadly viper attack

Give 'em one!
By Dec 11, 2020
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Special Tactics airman awarded Air Force Cross for saving Green Beret team in desperate 8-hour firefight

“I knew then that I had to go get to my teammates and help them."
By Dec 6, 2020
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Airman to receive Air Force Cross for heroic actions during enemy ambush in Afghanistan

"Germanovich directed his team’s withdrawal, then traversed 700 meters carrying a casualty up a mountain to a helicopter landing zone...
By Dec 5, 2020
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Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq

“You don’t often find truly selfless sacrifice where someone put his soldiers’ welfare before his own."
By Dec 3, 2020
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Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle

An Army sergeant was awarded the Soldier’s Medal on Monday for heroically saving a man from a burning vehicle last...
By Nov 3, 2020
Unsung Heroes

Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight

"That is heroism. That is what today is about.”
By Oct 8, 2020
Unsung Heroes

Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism

“I was reminded of the seven-mile swim we do in BUD/S, and I thought to myself, if I have to...
By Oct 5, 2020
News

Airman who helped more than 30 people survive Las Vegas shooting finally recognized for his heroism

“I am grateful that I received this training and was able to help as many people as I could.”
By Sep 11, 2020
News

He joined the Army to avenge the 9/11 attacks. On the 19th anniversary of that day, he’ll receive the Medal of Honor

"Going back to a normal day at work, that's what I'm looking forward to."
By Jul 17, 2020
Unsung Heroes

‘Every generation has its heroes’ — Army veteran who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal

"Every generation has its heroes and Master Sergeant Royer is one of ours today”
By Jun 1, 2020
Unsung Heroes

A Fort Gordon soldier’s heroic act saved a family trapped in a flipped vehicle

"It was just second nature to me. I was just helping. It wasn't like I was trying to be heroic"
By Oct 10, 2019
Unsung Heroes

‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car

Army Capt. Travis Johnson was awarded the Soldier's Medal — the Army's highest award for heroism outside of combat —...
By Sep 24, 2019
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This hero airman saved a child’s life on the way to pick up an award for doing a bunch of other heroic things

On his way to receive an award for his previous heroics, Tech. Sgt. Kenneth O'Brien took a brief detour to...
By Jun 11, 2019
Unsung Heroes

Army recruiter awarded Distinguished Service Cross for dragging fellow soldiers to safety under enemy fire in Afghanistan

"My dad always told me that if you're going to do something, do it right"
By Mar 27, 2019
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Coastie receives heroism medal for shielding others from fire and providing medical aid during Las Vegas shooting

A petty officer currently stationed at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, is the first Coast Guardsman since 2012 to be awarded the...
By Dec 14, 2018
Unsung Heroes

Green Beret Receives Soldier’s Medal For Pulling Man From Vehicle Before It Exploded

Sgt. 1st Class Erik Kingsley was driving his brother-in-law to the airport in the early morning hours of April 1,...
By Dec 14, 2018
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Marine Drill Instructor Receives Posthumous Heroism Honor For Rescuing 2 Women Trapped In Cars

In September, Marine Sgt. Gary G. Wilson, of Murrieta, California, rescued two women trapped in their cars — one vehicle...
By Nov 8, 2018
Unsung Heroes

On A CIA Mission In Laos This Airman Held Off An Assault For Hours With Just A Radio And An M-16

On March 11, 1968, on a remote mountain top in Laos called Lima Site 85, Air Force Chief Master Sgt....
By Jul 16, 2018
Code Red News

Mattis Urged To Consider Award Upgrade For Marine Officer’s Heroic Last Stand

Congressman Duncan Hunter, Republican from California, has sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis asking him to upgrade...
By May 21, 2018
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Texas Soldier Drowns After Saving Child At Lake

A North Texas man drowned while saving a young child at Lake Ray Roberts on Saturday. Authorities were called to...
By May 11, 2018
Code Red News

The Untold Stories Of Marine Special Ops ‘Getting Some’ Against ISIS

U.S. Marine Special Operators on the ground in Iraq and Syria in the coalition's anti-ISIS fight have been getting into...
By Apr 10, 2018
Code Red News

US Troops Have Fought ISIS In Direct Ground Combat More Than You Think

U.S. troops on the ground in Iraq and Syria sent in for the so-called “advise and assist” mission against the...