News

Coast Guard fires warning shots after 13 Iranian boats menace warships in the Strait of Hormuz
May 10, 2021 6:07 PM
News
5 tips for how to successfully transition out of the military
May 10, 2021 4:47 PM
Community
Bartender throws military ID in the trash because troops ‘don’t even look old enough’ to know about 9/11
May 10, 2021 2:03 PM
News
French pilot claims he was strapped to a target and fired upon by fighter jets in deranged hazing incident
May 10, 2021 12:39 PM
News
You can now score this sweet Schrade hatchet and mini-machete combo for a major discount
May 10, 2021 10:41 AM
Gear
The French military is phasing out the FAMAS and we’re honestly sad to see it go
May 10, 2021 10:26 AM
Military Tech
This Army unit will now immediately start separating soldiers found guilty of assault or harassment
May 10, 2021 9:16 AM
News
Review: The Kizer Mini Sheepdog is one of the mightiest inexpensive knives you’ll ever carry
May 10, 2021 8:27 AM
Reviews
These stuffed animals have way more flight hours than you
May 9, 2021 9:24 AM
Culture
This Medal of Honor recipient crashed his plane on purpose to get to his downed wingman
May 8, 2021 8:37 AM
History

Featured in Silver Star

By Jan 27, 2021
News

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."
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 17, 2020
Unsung Heroes

‘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...
By Sep 23, 2020
News

House lawmakers unanimously pass bill that would allow Alwyn Cashe to finally receive the Medal of Honor

One step closer.
By Sep 19, 2020
History

The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname

"The truth is that I never killed anybody with an entrenching tool."
By Sep 19, 2020
History

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...
By Aug 28, 2020
Unsung Heroes

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...
By Aug 13, 2020
Unsung Heroes

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...
By Jul 15, 2020
Unsung Heroes

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...
By Jun 11, 2020
Unsung Heroes

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...
By Feb 14, 2020
popular

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...
By Jan 10, 2020
Unsung Heroes

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,...
By Dec 7, 2019
popular

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...
By Nov 23, 2019
Unsung Heroes

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...
By Nov 19, 2019
Unsung Heroes

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...
By Nov 16, 2019
popular

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."
By Nov 13, 2019
popular

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."
By Oct 30, 2019
popular

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...
By Aug 13, 2019
popular

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.
By Jun 6, 2019
popular

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...
By May 9, 2019
Unsung Heroes

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."
By Feb 15, 2019
Unsung Heroes

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...
By Feb 9, 2019
popular

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

His actions let his soldiers inflict "severe punishment on a numerically superior enemy force."
By Feb 5, 2019
Unsung Heroes

Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy

A retired officer whose leadership helped save soldiers and Marines pinned down by North Vietnamese fighters in 1967 received the...
By Jan 31, 2019
News

21 Of The Most Epic Combat Beatdowns From US Military History

Unsurprisingly, there's a long, proud tradition in the U.S. military of beating down adversaries with whatever you have on hand...