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Badly outnumbered, Staff Sgt. David Bellavia took on insurgents first with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and then a knife.

The award is an upgrade from Bellavia's previously awarded Silver Star and honors his exceptional bravery.

The operation was meant to thwart a buildup of munitions and forces that could threaten coalition fighters in the area.

"Today marks the anniversary of the day the Marines came and told me my son, Jordan Haerter, was killed in action."

If approved, the legislation would allow family members to report the death of a veteran listed in the registry.

The review marks the second time the National Academies have looked at the subject.

U.S. Army brigade combat teams will deploy this summer to Afghanistan, Iraq and Korea to participate in ongoing rotations.

The F-15C Eagle is now on flight lines for Operation Inherent Resolve missions, according to Air Combat Command.

A private symposium on military airborne pollutants has been held regularly since 2012.

An infantryman who gave his life to shield other troops from an insurgent with a bomb will receive the Medal of Honor.