First Armored Soldier Honored for Protecting Children in El Paso Shooting Pfc. Glendon Oakley Jr. received an Army Commendation Medal for guiding children away from the gunfire.
This Video About a Pilot Flying His Fallen Vietnam War Hero Dad Home Will Move You to Tears On Thursday, Knight flew his dad back to the place they last saw each other: Dallas Love Field Airport.
Airport Terminal Comes to Standstill as Remains of Hero Vietnam War Pilot Return Home A terminal full of travelers stopped what they were doing to give a hero's welcome to a fallen pilot from the Vietnam War.
Hero Fort Bliss Soldier Carried Children Away from Gunfire in Walmart Shooting "I am in the military and I've got my license to carry, so all I think about is get my gun out and think fast."
Air Force JTAC Awarded Silver Star for Calling Airstrikes Under Fire Tech. Sgt. Michael Perolio received the third-highest award for valor in combat during a ceremony Thursday.
Fallujah Vet Will Be First Living Medal of Honor Recipient from Iraq War Badly outnumbered, Staff Sgt. David Bellavia took on insurgents first with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and then a knife.
White House Makes It Official: Army Vet David Bellavia Will Receive Medal of Honor The award is an upgrade from Bellavia's previously awarded Silver Star and honors his exceptional bravery.
Petition Calls for UNC Charlotte Shooting Hero to Receive Full Military Honors A petition at WhiteHouse.gov requests that Howell, an ROTC cadet, be given a burial with full military honors.
Next Marine Sergeant Major Ran Across IED-Filled Ground to Reach Fallen Comrade Black's actions earned him a Bronze Star. Now, he will become the 19th sergeant major of the Marine Corps.
New Policy Will Automatically Review Some Military Valor Medals for Higher Award Officials are preparing to roll out a policy designed to ensure acts of heroism receive the full recognition they deserve.
Top Enlisted Leader at Air Force Special Operations Command Fired, Facing Investigation Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, who advised on the readiness, training and quality of life of enlisted air commandos, was...
Army to Soldiers: Reenlist by Monday if You Want to Claim Incentives While it is not unusual for the Army to curtail incentives after meeting its retention goals, the troops were given little...
Former Air Force Commander Punished with 21 Days' Confinement, Forfeiture of Pay After Guilty Plea Col. Christopher Meeker, the former commander of Wright-Patterson's 88th Air Base Wing, was sentenced Tuesday evening after...
New Air Force Academy Mission Statement Drops Educate, Adds a Different Focus The Air Force Academy has rolled out a new mission statement that drops the word "educate" and adds in a focus on winning...
The Army Is Getting Rid of Athletic Trainers The Army is set to phase out its unit-level athletic trainers -- civilian specialists tasked with providing immediate care...
