U.S. 16 hours ago Medal of Honor recipients are inspiring students with lessons on patriotism, sacrifice The Medal of Honor Character Development Program has taught students about courage, integrity, commitment, sacrifice, citizenship and patriotism.
U.S. 16 hours ago President Trump presents Medal of Honor to Green Beret for 2008 Afghanistan heroics President Trump awarded the highest military honor on Wednesday evening to an Army Green Beret who fought his way up a frozen mountain in Afghanistan to help rescue wounded comrades during a mission to kill or capture a terrorist leader.
U.S. 16 hours ago War dog in Baghdadi raid, other military pooches are specially trained from birth to serve alongside troops Amid a U.S. military operation shrouded in mystery, the brightest spotlight has shone on the K-9 injured in the mission to take out ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, with the very good boy emerging as the tail-wagging totem of a very good mission and earning praise from no less than President Trump.
U.S. 16 hours ago Soldier who amputated leg to save tank crew: 'It's the best thing that's ever happened to me' It's not often you hear someone who lost their leg say it's the best thing to ever happen to them. But that's how Army Spec. Ezra Maes feels today.
Media 16 hours ago US Marine critically wounded after jumping on grenade has message for Americans: 'You are worth it' Retired Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter reflected on his time serving in Afghanistan and discussed how he turned his injury into opportunity in his new memoir, "You Are Worth It."
U.S. 16 hours ago Benghazi hero Kris 'Tanto' Paronto shares lessons learned from 2012 terror attack "I realized I need to try and start helping people with this story and bring people together rather than push them apart.”
U.S. 16 hours ago Two sisters make Army history after both attain general's rank For the first time in the US Army's 244 year history, two sisters have attained the rank of general.
U.S. 16 hours ago Navy veteran traveling across US to collect stories of fallen service members from Gold Star families Keith Sherman served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years and retired in October as a senior chief petty officer. His new mission: telling the stories of fallen service members through the voices of Gold Star families, those who have lost loved ones through military service. For them, “the grief never ends,” Sherman said.
U.S. 16 hours ago 'Heroic' Virginia rabbi missing after diving into ocean to save a student A Virginia rabbi and day camp counselor in Norfolk, Va. went missing after jumping into the ocean to save a student who struggled to make it back to shore amid choppy waters, according to reports.
U.S. 16 hours ago Trump presents Medal of Honor to former Army staff sergeant who rescued entire squad in Iraq President Donald Trump will present the Medal of Honor on Tuesday to former Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia for his actions as a squad leader in Fallujah, making him the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the recognition.
U.S. 16 hours ago UNC Charlotte shooting victim Riley Howell posthumously honored for heroism Riley Howell, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte student who died tackling a man accused of opening fire on campus, was honored Wednesday for his heroic actions.
World 16 hours ago Crane operator rescues 14 people from burning building in China A 19-year-old crane operator has been hailed a hero after he helped rescue 14 people trapped inside a burning building in northeastern China.
World 16 hours ago Last surviving Doolittle Raider from attack on Japan remembered Lt. Col. Richard Cole, the last surviving Doolittle Raider, is to be remembered at a memorial in Texas.
U.S. 16 hours ago Pentagon IDs remains of Tuskegee Airman killed in WWII ӰƵ than two dozen of the storied Tuskegee Airmen of World War II fame are listed as missing in action.
U.S. 16 hours ago Marine veteran, 80, receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam bravery Marine veteran John Canley, now 80 and a retired sergeant major, received the nation’s highest military honor Wednesday for his “conspicuous gallantry” during the Vietnam War 50 years ago.
U.S. 16 hours ago Purple Heart awarded posthumously to World War I soldier at Fort Jackson A Purple Heart has been awarded posthumously to a World War I hero wounded on a battlefield in France 100 years ago.
Politics 16 hours ago John McCain buried at Naval Academy next to lifelong friend Sen. John McCain was laid to rest Sunday — on a grassy hill at the U.S. Naval Academy within view of the Severn River and earshot of midshipmen present and future, and alongside a lifelong friend.
U.S. 16 hours ago Marine vet's promotion to sergeant officially recognized 73 years after sinking of USS Indianapolis Cpl. Edgar Harrell's promotion to sergeant in 1945 was finally made official – 73 years later.
U.S. 16 hours ago Air Force releases video of Sgt. John Chapman's final moments The U.S. Air Force on Thursday released an aerial video that shows highlights of Tech Sgt. John Chapman’s heroics during hand-to-hand combat on an Afghanistan peak before he was killed by Al Qaeda militants.
U.S. 16 hours ago US Army by the numbers The U.S. Army will celebrate its 243rd birthday on June 14, the same day as Flag Day.
Lifestyle 16 hours ago Memorial Day tradition: CrossFit remembers fallen Navy SEAL with a grueling workout challenge Come Memorial Day Weekend, ordinary athletes around the country — and even some action movie stars — will take part in what is becoming a yearly tradition to honor a fallen warrior.
U.S. 16 hours ago Trump to award Medal of Honor to deceased WWII veteran President Trump will posthumously award the Medal of Honor to a World War II veteran for gallantry shown as an Army intelligence officer during the final months of the war, the White House said Thursday.
U.S. 16 hours ago Retired military pilot 'died a hero' trying to save kids from drowning at Florida beach When Michael Robidoux saw two kids struggling to swim in the rough surf at Navarre Beach in Florida's Panhandle on Saturday, the Air Force veteran and pilot didn't hesitate to jump in after them.
U.S. 16 hours ago Army awards heroism medals to JROTC cadets killed in Florida school shooting Three junior ROTC cadets who were killed in the Florida high school shooting last week will be honored with heroism medals by the U.S. Army.
U.S. 16 hours ago Naomi Parker Fraley, the real Rosie the Riveter, has died at 96 The woman believed to have been the real inspiration for the iconic female World War II factory worker Rosie the Riveter has died. She was 96.
U.S. 16 hours ago Gold Star widow recounts taking grim phone call from 'very gracious' President Trump Michelle Black is primarily focusing on her 9- and 11-year-old sons these days.
U.S. 16 hours ago Army Capt. Gary Rose, risked his life to save others in Vietnam War, awarded Medal of Honor Army Capt. Gary “Mike” Rose was commemorated for his "extraordinary selfless service" on Monday when he received the Medal of Honor during a ceremony with President Trump at the White House.
Politics 16 hours ago Sgt. La David T. Johnson, US soldier subject of political fracas, laid to rest The U.S. soldier at the center of the political fight between President Donald Trump and a Florida congresswoman was laid to rest on Saturday.
U.S. 16 hours ago Donald Malarkey, WWII paratrooper portrayed in HBO's 'Band of Brothers,' dead at 96 Donald Malarkey, a World War II paratrooper who was awarded the Bronze Star after parachuting behind enemy lines at Normandy to destroy German artillery on D-Day, has died.
U.S. 16 hours ago US soldiers welcome Afghan translator who saved their life: See the tearful reunion The soldiers who served with him in Afghanistan call him "Fred."
U.S. 16 hours ago Trump presents Medal of Honor to Vietnam War hero President Donald Trump awarded the nation's highest military honor Monday to a Vietnam War veteran who saved wounded soldiers from a kill zone despite his own serious injuries.