More On Military Heroes

Officials are preparing to roll out a policy designed to ensure acts of heroism receive the full recognition they deserve.

After a three-year review of medals for heroism in conflicts following 9/11, the Pentagon has upgraded 57 awards for valor .

"Your father's courage and sacrifice will live for all time."

Petty Officer 2nd Class Traci Huddleston disregarded her own safety to guide others to cover.

"He had that split second to make that decision ... to sacrifice himself so that we could all live."

Arizona Sen. John McCain has embodied the triumphs and regrets of a life in the arena.

The Army will present the Distinguished Service Cross to family of a paratrooper who sacrificed his life for his comrades.

Three months after his owner former President George H.W. Bush died, Sully raised a paw to continue his service.

The iconic Gunnery Sergeant Hartman -- and the veteran who played him, R. Lee Ermey -- are both iconic. But Ermey's service...

Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker was killed protecting his platoon's flank as his unit worked to topple Saddam Hussein's regime.