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A Navy pilot who took out a Syrian attack jet that was dropping bombs on friendly forces was recognized for his heroism.

James C. Melton was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in 1969, but he was never formally presented his medal until July 18.

Three men received awards for acquisition excellence at the Marine Corps Association and Foundation awards.

Three contractors were awarded the Medal for Valor on Tuesday.

The dog tag of an Army medic from Indiana missing from the Korean War was returned to his sons Wednesday.

The USAF has released video highlights from an overhead aircraft that shows the final moments of Tech Sgt. John Chapman

Lawmakers have cleared the way for the posthumous awarding of the Distinguished Service Cross to a U.S. Army staff sergeant.

The U.S. Army has awarded a Bronze Star for valor to a 79-year-old veteran for his bravery in the Dominican Republic in 1965.

Tech. Sgt. John Chapman died during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan in 2002.

The Navy announced sweeping changes to the surface-warfare officer, or SWO, qualification rules this week.