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By James Clark Feb 19, 2021

Culture

What it was like fighting on Iwo Jima, according to a Marine Medal of Honor recipient

"I could no longer be the person I was prior to the Marine Corps."

By Adam Linehan Jan 20, 2020

Opinion

It’s 2020 and SFC Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t been awarded the Medal of Honor. Why?

Three. That's how many times Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe entered the burning carcass of his Bradley Fighting Vehicle...

By Haley Britzky 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 Gina Harkins, Military.com Jul 20, 2018

News

Marine To Receive Medal Of Honor For Heroics During Battle Of Hue City

Editor’s Note: This article by Gina Harkins originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. A retired...

By Paul Szoldra Jul 16, 2018

Code Red News

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...

By Robyn Dixon and George Styllis, The Los Angeles Times Jul 10, 2018

News

Thai SEAL Cave Divers Have Rescued The Last Of The 12 Lost Boys

MAE SAI, Thailand — A nightmare that began on 23 June for 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach ended...

By Ed Balint, The Canton Repository Jun 7, 2018

News

An Ohio Judge Dropped A Major D-Day Lesson On 2 Young Criminals

Judge Frank Forchione bristled on Wednesday when he quizzed two younger defendants about D-Day on June 6, 1944. Two men...

By Adam Linehan Jan 4, 2018

Opinion

It’s 2018 And SFC Alwyn Cashe Still Hasn’t Been Awarded The Medal Of Honor. Why?

Three. That’s how many times Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe entered the burning carcass of his Bradley Fighting Vehicle...

By Chad Garland, Stars and Stripes Dec 27, 2017

News

Soldiers Honored For Saving Lives After Afghan Suicide Bombing

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — Seconds after releasing his handheld microphone, Sgt. Joshua Sears heard the loud bang. “I see...

By James Clark Nov 22, 2017

News

13 Years Later, A Fallujah Marine Finally Gets The Silver Star He Deserves

From day one, the November 2004 offensive to clear Fallujah, Iraq, of enemy fighters was a grueling block-by-block fight. Deadly...

By James Clark Nov 7, 2017

News

Raider Earns Bronze Star For Valor After Fending Off Brutal ISIS Ambush From Back Of Open Truck

A Marine Raider who sprinted through enemy fire to man an exposed shooting position in the back of an open...

By Drew Brooks, The Fayetteville Observer, N.C. Sep 21, 2017

Community

Special Forces Veteran To Receive Medal Of Honor For Vietnam War Service

A Vietnam veteran who served with the then-Fort Bragg-based 5th Special Forces Group will receive the nation’s highest military award...

By James Clark Mar 31, 2017

News

Here Is Everything You Need To Know About The New Combat Award System

The military awards process has undergone some pretty significant changes, designed to recognize a service member’s contributions on and off...

By Tahlia Y. Burton Aug 18, 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Died Leading His Team In An Intense Ambush

Senior Airman Mark Forester, an Air Force combat controller, was killed on Sep. 29, 2010 when he was leading a...

By James Clark Jul 28, 2016

History

Marine War Horse Honored For Battlefield Bravery In Korean War

On July 27, 2016, a Korean War hero was posthumously awarded for battlefield bravery. The Marine honored by British and...

By Hirepurpose Jul 19, 2016

Career

10 Amazing Companies In Texas Hiring Veterans Right Now

If you’re a veteran looking for a job in Texas, you’re not alone. With nearly 2 million active duty, veteran,...

By James Clark May 23, 2016

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Ty Carter Explains What It’s Like To Wear The Medal Of Honor

When I ask Ty Carter to discuss Combat Outpost Keating and the Battle of Kamdesh, I’m asking him about the...

By James Clark Mar 24, 2016

Unsung Heroes

UNSUNG HEROES: Surrounded And Outnumbered, This MARSOC Team Endured Hell To Evacuate Their Wounded

While conducting village stability operations in the Upper Gereshk Valley, of Helmand province Afghanistan, a Marine Special Operations Team with...

By James Clark Jan 28, 2016

Unsung Heroes

UNSUNG HEROES: Injured And Under Fire, This Marine Left No Man Behind

In January 2005, Sgt. Jarred Adams, a scout sniper with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, braved enemy fire to retrieve the...

By James Clark Jan 6, 2016

News

DoD To Review 1,100 Post-9/11 Valor Awards For Possible Upgrades To MOH

In the wake of a March 2014 review of the military’s decorations and awards system ordered by then-Defense Secretary Chuck...

By James Clark Oct 29, 2015

Unsung Heroes

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Evacuated His Teammates From Inside A Blasted Bradley

On July 24, 2007, a convoy of Bradley fighting vehicles with 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, were...

By James Clark Oct 8, 2015

History

The Almost Unbelievable Story Of The MOH Recipient Who Took Out 20 German Soldiers During World War I

On Oct. 8, 1918, while serving on the Western Front, Army Cpl. Alvin C. York led a charge against a...

By Mark Lee Greenblatt Jun 5, 2015

Family & Relationships

This Father’s Sacrifice Demonstrates How Military Families Stand Apart

I can’t help but think about a wonderful couple I met during a recent book signing in San Antonio, Texas....

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What it was like fighting on Iwo Jima, according to a Marine Medal of Honor recipient

It’s 2020 and SFC Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t been awarded the Medal of Honor. Why?

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

Marine To Receive Medal Of Honor For Heroics During Battle Of Hue City

Mattis Urged To Consider Award Upgrade For Marine Officer’s Heroic Last Stand

Thai SEAL Cave Divers Have Rescued The Last Of The 12 Lost Boys

An Ohio Judge Dropped A Major D-Day Lesson On 2 Young Criminals

It’s 2018 And SFC Alwyn Cashe Still Hasn’t Been Awarded The Medal Of Honor. Why?

Soldiers Honored For Saving Lives After Afghan Suicide Bombing

13 Years Later, A Fallujah Marine Finally Gets The Silver Star He Deserves

Raider Earns Bronze Star For Valor After Fending Off Brutal ISIS Ambush From Back Of Open Truck

Special Forces Veteran To Receive Medal Of Honor For Vietnam War Service

Here Is Everything You Need To Know About The New Combat Award System

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Died Leading His Team In An Intense Ambush

Marine War Horse Honored For Battlefield Bravery In Korean War

10 Amazing Companies In Texas Hiring Veterans Right Now

Ty Carter Explains What It’s Like To Wear The Medal Of Honor

UNSUNG HEROES: Surrounded And Outnumbered, This MARSOC Team Endured Hell To Evacuate Their Wounded

UNSUNG HEROES: Injured And Under Fire, This Marine Left No Man Behind

DoD To Review 1,100 Post-9/11 Valor Awards For Possible Upgrades To MOH

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Evacuated His Teammates From Inside A Blasted Bradley

The Almost Unbelievable Story Of The MOH Recipient Who Took Out 20 German Soldiers During World War I

This Father’s Sacrifice Demonstrates How Military Families Stand Apart