The Story of Rick Rescorla, Vietnam Vet and 9/11 Hero The late Army Col. Rick Rescorla acted heroically as a civilian in the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.
JTAC to Get Air Force Cross for Valor in Deadly ISIS-K Firefight The nation's second-highest award for valor will go Friday to Kentucky Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Daniel Keller.
First Armored Soldier Honored for Protecting Children in El Paso Shooting Pfc. Glendon Oakley Jr. received an Army Commendation Medal for guiding children away from the gunfire.
This Video About a Pilot Flying His Fallen Vietnam War Hero Dad Home Will Move You to Tears On Thursday, Knight flew his dad back to the place they last saw each other: Dallas Love Field Airport.
Airport Terminal Comes to Standstill as Remains of Hero Vietnam War Pilot Return Home A terminal full of travelers stopped what they were doing to give a hero's welcome to a fallen pilot from the Vietnam War.
Air Force JTAC Awarded Silver Star for Calling Airstrikes Under Fire Tech. Sgt. Michael Perolio received the third-highest award for valor in combat during a ceremony Thursday.
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.
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."
Soldier Dies on Fort Leonard Wood Rifle Range The Army identified the 18-year-old on Monday but has not provided details into the circumstances of his death.
Trump Celebrates West Point Alumni Group Canceling Award Ceremony to Honor Tom Hanks President Donald Trump celebrated news on Monday that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor...
Records Show the VA Failed to Treat a Father’s Common Infection. Now He’s Paying the Price. Anthony Walker always liked to think of himself as “the man.” He always liked to think of himself as “tough Tony.” But that...
South Koreans Feel Betrayed over Detainment of Hundreds of Workers at Plant Raid in Georgia South Korea’s foreign minister departed for the U.S. to finalize steps for the return of several hundred South Korean workers...
A Military Approach to Drug Busts Upends US Efforts and Raises Legal Questions The Trump administration has indicated more military strikes on drug targets could be coming, saying it is seeking to “wage...
![Retired Army Reserve Col. Cyril Richard "Rick" Rescorla, who is credited with saving many lives during 9/11, is pictured here when he served during the Vietnam War. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)](http://images04.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2019-09/rick-rescorla-vietnam-900.jpg?itok=J5TaTcyw "Retired Army Reserve Col. Cyril Richard "Rick" Rescorla, who is credited with saving many lives during 9/11, is pictured here when he served during the Vietnam War. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)")
