The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now It’s Naming a Carrier After Him
The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.
Heroism
US Troops' 'Incredible Heroism' Was Key to Repelling Kenya Attack, AFRICOM Says
An investigation is underway into events surrounding the Jan. 5 attack at Manda Bay Airfield in coastal Kenya.
Aging Bombers, Benghazi Heroism and a Brand-New Bullet: Our Best Reporting of 2019
It's time to catch up on the stories from Military.com reporters from 2019 that you can't afford to miss.
Soldiers in Iraq Recognized for Role in Fighting ISIS and 'Everyday Badassery'
Some soldiers deployed to northern Iraq got more than stocking stuffers this week.
Coast Guard Awards Heroism Medals for Daring Hurricane Harvey Rescues
Four Coast Guard members who saved dozens during a 2017 storm have been awarded prestigious medals for their heroism.
ROTC Cadet who Saved Classmates from Shooting Honored as Jedi
In May, the fan relations team for Lucasfilm wrote a letter to Riley Howell's family expressing condolences.
Truck, Purple Heart Stolen from Army Ranger Blown Up in Afghanistan are Recovered
Good news came on Sunday afternoon when a police sergeant called the family to say they'd found the stolen pickup.
Posthumous Promotions for Enlisted Sailors Killed In Pensacola Shootings
Navy leaders called the move "right and fitting."
3 Sailors Killed in Pensacola Awarded Aviator's Wings of Gold
The Navy secretary approved the posthumous award of the Wings of Gold to three trainees who were killed at NAS Pensacola.
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The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now It’s Naming a Carrier After Him
The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.
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