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By Nov 3, 2020
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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
History

‘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

There’s a famous Marine Corps story from the Vietnam War, where a Marine got a confirmed kill with a small...
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
News

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
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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
News

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
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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
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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
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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
News

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
News

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
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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
News

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
History

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
News

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
News

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
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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
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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
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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
News

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
History

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
History

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...
By Sep 24, 2018
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Army Special Forces Medic To Receive Medal Of Honor For Afghanistan Heroism

Editor’s Note: This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and...