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Air Force special operator awarded Silver Star for saving 4 comrades under fire in 2017 raid
The PJ “selflessly shielded" a wounded comrade with his own body and rendered treatment.
We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star
During the invasion of Iraq, then-Brig. Gen. Lloyd Austin led from the front, often under fire.
Decades after hellish ‘Black Hawk Down’ battle, 60 special operators will have their awards upgraded
58 will receive the Silver Star, and two will receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Green Beret killed in gunfight with Jordanian soldier to posthumously receive Silver Star
Staff Sgt. James F. Moriarty was "directly responsible for the survival of another Green Beret."
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.”
‘I met a hero:’ Air Force doctor who treated Alwyn Cashe says he’s never forgotten him
It has been 15 years to the day since Alwyn Cashe risked everything to save his teammates as their Bradley Fighting Vehicle burned during an ambush in Daliaya, Iraq.
The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname
"The truth is that I never killed anybody with an entrenching tool."
The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname
There’s a famous Marine Corps story from the Vietnam War, where a Marine got a confirmed kill with a small collapsible shovel, called an entrenching tool, or E-tool. Here's what really happened.
Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan
A group of Green Berets have received valor awards for their heroic actions during a grueling eight-hour firefighter against Taliban forces in Afghanistan in August 2019
Air Force combat controller to receive Silver Star for heroism during intense Afghanistan firefight
Air Force Master Sgt. John E. Grimesey of Carthage will receive the Silver Star, the third highest medal presented by the Department of Defense, for his actions during a 2013 mission in Afghanistan
Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan
A Marine Raider who assaulted a bunker and recovered a wounded Afghan soldier during a four-hour firefight in Afghanistan last year was one of several special operations Marines recognized for valor when he was awarded the Silver Star last week
Son of legendary soldier Alwyn Cashe follows in his father’s footsteps
This summer, Pfc. Andrew Cashe will graduate infantry training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and follow in the footsteps of his father, Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe.
Navy EOD chief awarded Silver Star for saving teammates during intense firefight in Iraq
An Imperial Beach-based chief explosive ordinance disposal technician was awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma Thursday
Green Berets receive dozens of combat awards for ‘valorous actions’ during Afghanistan deployment
"The valor we are recognizing today happened at the most tactical level – face to face fighting, close quarters combat, hand grenade range"
Georgia Army vet admits to lying about receiving Purple Heart and Silver Star
Gregg Ramsdell, 61, faces up to six years in prison and a $500,000 fine for stolen valor and making false statements after claiming he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after a deployment in Afghanistan that earned him a Purple Heart and Silver Star
Under heavy fire during a massive Taliban ambush, this airman broke cover to save his teammates
On Friday, Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the Oct. 14, 2018 ambush in Afghanistan.
Air Force JTAC to receive Silver Star for heroism in twin firefights in Afghanistan
A U.S. Air Force combat controller will receive the nation's third highest award for valor this week for playing an essential role in two intense firefight missions against the Taliban in Afghanistan last year
Air Force Special Tactics Chief awarded Silver Star for raining hell on the enemy in Afghanistan
Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command called him an "example of the embodiment of the American Airman."
An Army staff sergeant was finally awarded the Silver Star he earned 75 years ago
"This is a win for the Army. This is a win for the 101st Airborne Division."
Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush
In addition to showing how the four fallen soldiers fought to the end, the award citations also describe other service members' bravery that has remained a secret – until now.
The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday
He is one of two soldiers that were killed that day, and posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
Each of the 4 heroes killed in a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger has received a valor award
Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright and Sgt. La David T. Johnson have both been awarded the Silver Star, a defense official said. Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black and Sgt. 1st Class Jeremiah W. Johnson have both received the Bronze Star with "V" device.
Soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross for picking up live grenade and throwing it back at the enemy
"I'll continue to serve until the Army tells me I can't serve."
A Marine Raider was awarded the Silver Star for taking out an ISIS car bomb
A Marine special operator received the nation's third-highest valor award after his heroism in Iraq during the bloody fight to retake Mosul from the Islamic State saved his comrades' lives.