Heroism

John Lee Levitow saved his aircrew in the skies above Vietnam by throwing himself on a flare that was seconds from igniting.

Have or know a furry companion worthy of the title hero? It's nomination time for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards.

A pair of Coasties credited with saving lives were promoted by the Coast Guard's top officer as he announced new programs.

Pitman is best known for ignoring military protocol and breaking regulations so he could save lives.

Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Matthew O'Connor received the Silver Star at a Naval Base Point Loma ceremony.

Our fervor to make sure our friends witness the sacrifices of our military can result in one big problem: bad information.

The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.

It's time to catch up on the stories from Military.com reporters from 2019 that you can't afford to miss.

Four Coast Guard members who saved dozens during a 2017 storm have been awarded prestigious medals for their heroism.