Georgia WWII Veteran Receives French Legion of Honor The honor has been given to many American World War II veterans as recognition for the role they played in liberating France...
Storied 'Harlem Hellfighter' Regiment to Receive Congressional Gold Medal The unit of Black soldiers, who served in combat in World War I, will be honored with Congress' highest award.
New Review to Give a Second Chance at Medals of Honor for Black, Native American Vets The review, ordered by Defense Secretary Austin will cover Black and Native American veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars.
The Military's Award for Serving During War Isn't Going Away Despite Afghanistan Withdrawal There is no plan to retire the National Defense Service Medal, or NDSM, the military's most common decoration.
Fort Campbell Green Beret Who Saved Injured Woman from Drowning Earns Soldier’s Medal The Soldier's Medal is the service’s highest award for bravery at the risk of one’s own life outside of combat.
Marine Gets Medal for Thwarting Knife Attack on Motel Receptionist Lance Cpl. Tercell Byrd, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
Army Upgrades 60 Awards for 'Black Hawk Down' Battle These upgrades stemmed from former Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy's order to reevaluate previously approved awards for valor.
AC-130 Gunship Crew Gets Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medals for Saving 88 Lives in Battle Five air commandos from the 73rd Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, received the Distinguished Flying...
Replacing Military Awards, Medals, & Decorations Find out how to request for replacements and what forms you will need to fill out.
Wearing of Military Awards With Civilian Clothes You are authorized to wear your military medals with civilian clothes on certain occasions
Both Pilots Injured, One Critically, After Military Training Aircraft Crashes in Texas One pilot was flown to a hospital in Dallas in critical condition.
All GI Bill Users Soon Will Be Required to Contact the VA Each Month to Receive Payment If you don't verify your attendance, you don't get any money.
What Happens to Soldiers Who Refuse the COVID Vaccine? Soldiers have limited options to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine, and may have a hard time claiming an exemption.
Storage Company Must Pay Airman $60,000 After Selling His Property While He Was Deployed The Justice Department said the auction was a violation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a broad set of legal...
Navy Secretary Says All COVID-19 Sailor and Marine Deaths During His Tenure Have Been Unvaccinated Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has given troops 90 days from Aug. 31 to be vaccinated or get an exemption.
