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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."
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 after it struck an improvised explosive device in the Iraqi province of Salahuddin on Oct. 17, 2005
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."
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
