Medal of Honor Recipient Calls Military Honor Life-Changing
Bellavia says his focus now isn't his own opinions but the fellow Iraq veterans he represents.
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Fallujah Vet Will Be First Living Medal of Honor Recipient from Iraq War
Badly outnumbered, Staff Sgt. David Bellavia took on insurgents first with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and then a knife.
White House Makes It Official: Army Vet David Bellavia Will Receive Medal of Honor
The award is an upgrade from Bellavia's previously awarded Silver Star and honors his exceptional bravery.
Bob Maxwell, Oldest Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 98
Maxwell was also awarded two Silver Stars, two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and two French combat awards.
Badass of the Week: Joe Medicine Crow
At 98 years old, Joseph Medicine Crow-High Bird is the last surviving War Chief of the Crow Indians.
Woman Makes Sure Decorated WWII Marine Gets Hero's Farewell
A decorated WWII veteran who died this month with no living relatives is being honored by strangers around the world.
Next Marine Sergeant Major Ran Across IED-Filled Ground to Reach Fallen Comrade
Black's actions earned him a Bronze Star. Now, he will become the 19th sergeant major of the Marine Corps.
Years Before His Death, Hero Marine Wrestled With Realities of War
"Today marks the anniversary of the day the Marines came and told me my son, Jordan Haerter, was killed in action."
New Policy Will Automatically Review Some Military Valor Medals for Higher Award
Officials are preparing to roll out a policy designed to ensure acts of heroism receive the full recognition they deserve.
Navy, Army See Most Valor Medal Upgrades in Pentagon's Review
After a three-year review of medals for heroism in conflicts following 9/11, the Pentagon has upgraded 57 awards for valor .
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His Suicide Note Was a Message to the Navy. The Way He Died Was the Exclamation Point
Leadership "contributed" to Brandon Caserta's decision to take his own life, an investigation found.
Air Force Major Drowns in Pool Aboard Cruise Ship
Stephen Osakue, 37, worked for the Air Force as a research pharmacist.
Here's the Firepower the U.S. Has Moved into the Gulf Region Amid Iran Threats
A B-52H and fighters from the Lincoln Strike Group passed over the carrier recently in a show of force to Iran.
Pentagon Sends 1,000 More Troops to Middle East as Iran Tensions Heighten
The Pentagon also released more still photos of the alleged Iranian attack on a tanker in the Gulf.
Masked Gunman Killed in Shootout at Dallas Courthouse Was an Army Vet
An Army veteran wearing a mask and carrying 150 rounds of ammunition for his high-powered rifle was shot dead Monday.