Heroism

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.

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

"I am in the military and I've got my license to carry, so all I think about is get my gun out and think fast."

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

Badly outnumbered, Staff Sgt. David Bellavia took on insurgents first with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and then a knife.

The award is an upgrade from Bellavia's previously awarded Silver Star and honors his exceptional bravery.

A petition at WhiteHouse.gov requests that Howell, an ROTC cadet, be given a burial with full military honors.

Black's actions earned him a Bronze Star. Now, he will become the 19th sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

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