Twpo pilots were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in a ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.
Lt. Col. John T. Hourigan was honored for an emergency landing officials say saved lives and a $30 million aircraft.
Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis sacrificed his life to save a Polish Army officer from a suicide bomber in Afghanistan in 2013.
A spokesman confirmed that the Marine discharged his weapon but said he could not provide details.
The then-second lieutenant jumped on the explosive device and braced for the blast. But it didn't blow. So he tossed it back.
Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker was killed protecting his platoon's flank as his unit worked to topple Saddam Hussein's regime.
Army Staff Sgt. Justin Gallegos was posthumously upgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross Dec. 15.
A Navy pilot who took out a Syrian attack jet that was dropping bombs on friendly forces was recognized for his heroism.
Sikorsky-Boeing officials said the new aircraft design will be capable of flying at speeds of more than 200 knots.
Pitman is best known for ignoring military protocol and breaking regulations so he could save lives.
The list is included in a 61-page report to Congress delivered Wednesday.
The Inspector General's report calls for better oversight, but one official said his office isn't responsible.
The Congressional Budget Office published options for reducing the imbalance, including three suggestions on Tricare.
