Military Heroes

The Air Force is reviewing a number of airmen who could be considered for the Medal of Honor, the service's top general said.

The late Army Col. Rick Rescorla acted heroically as a civilian in the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.

The nation's second-highest award for valor will go Friday to Kentucky Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Daniel Keller.

The service's roots are well over a hundred years old. Here are 10 men who became legends over the past century.

Combat vets create tiny home villages and provide services to homeless veterans.

Pfc. Glendon Oakley Jr. received an Army Commendation Medal for guiding children away from the gunfire.

On Thursday, Knight flew his dad back to the place they last saw each other: Dallas Love Field Airport.

U.S. flags and patriotic songs helped honor Col. Roy Knight Jr., whose plane was shot down in 1967 during the Vietnam War.

A terminal full of travelers stopped what they were doing to give a hero's welcome to a fallen pilot from the Vietnam War.

Tech. Sgt. Michael Perolio received the third-highest award for valor in combat during a ceremony Thursday.

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The Air Force's top enlisted leader said some airmen go to extremes, even starving themselves, to pass the tape test.

Starting next week, commanders will be expected to stay in shape, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.

Toxic leadership appears to contribute to "hopelessness," according to the top enlisted person and chief of staff.

The Marine Corps is considering using a massive drone not unlike its MV-22B Osprey to protect ships.

How the card was discovered after 50 years missing is an unlikely story of serendipity.