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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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...