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The Story Of Sgt. York, The Man Who Killed Or Captured More Than 100 Germans In A Single WWI Battle
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‘For Heavens Sake Stop It’: How A WWI Army Officer Stopped Friendly Fire From Hitting His Men
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The Army Special Forces Legend Who Survived Both The Holocaust And Vietnam Has Died
Drew Brooks, The Fayetteville Observer
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The US ID’d A Record Number Of Missing War Dead This Year — Along With Stories Of Their Bravery And Sacrifice
William Cole, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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The Marine Corps’ F-35 Combat Debut Was Flown In Honor Of A Fallen Hero
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6 Service Members And Vets Who Kick Ass And Take Names In Daily Life
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Marine Hero Receives Silver Star 51 Years To The Day After His Death In Vietnam
Carl Prine, The San Diego Union-Tribune
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John Chapman Died Alone On A Mountaintop Fighting Al Qaeda. Now He’s Getting The Medal Of Honor
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Special Forces Veteran To Receive Medal Of Honor For Vietnam War Service
Drew Brooks, The Fayetteville Observer, N.C.
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This Air Force Combat Rescue Pilot ‘Gave Everything For His Country.’ Here’s Why He’s Remembered At Home
Ken Carlson, The Modesto Bee
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This Army Helicopter Pilot Was Shot During A Delta Force Raid On ISIS. He Kept Flying For 5 Hours
Paul Szoldra, Business Insider
Navy SEAL Mark Donald is one of just a few individuals in history who has received both the Navy Cross and Silver Star.
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UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day
Lt. Mark Donald risked his life to treat Afghan and American soldiers in an ambush. He then ran to another ambush nearby to rescue more men.
Ensign Sean Barner is presented with the Navy and Marine Corps medal.
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UNSUNG HEROES: The ROTC Student Who Stopped A Rape And Armed Robbery At A Party
Sean Barner’s cool head saved an apartment full of his friends from masked assailants.
Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell, Ky., awards Sgt. 1st Class John I. Smith Jr., a platoon sergeant with 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony April 22, 2010.
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Platoon Sergeant Who Braved Grenades And Gunfire To Rescue His Soldier
When one of his soldiers went down in the middle of a firefight in Afghanistan, Sgt. 1st Class John I. Smith risked everything to ensure he made it out alive.
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took 3 Bullets In A Raid And Never Backed Down
Pvt. Stephen Sanford was shot during a raid, but it didn’t stop him from completing the mission.
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Took Control Of Air And Ground Operations Under Enemy Fire
Master Sgt. Thomas Case is now one of the most decorated airman in history.
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Took A Round To The Head Saving His Men In Ramadi
When insurgents attacked his platoon in Ramadi in ‘05, this lieutenant risked everything to ensure his Marines survived.