Why the United States Revoked Hundreds of Medals of Honor In 1917, a board of five generals struck hundreds of "undeserved" Medals of Honor off the list.
This Special Forces Medic Earned the Medal of Honor by Saving 60 Lives in Vietnam Former Army medic and Medal of Honor recipient Gary Rose was raised to be a man who did what he said he would do - and do it...
The Original 'Airman Snuffy' Was Real and a Total Badass Maynard "Snuffy" Smith may not have been a likable guy, but he earned the Medal of Honor as an Army Air Forces airman during...
Meet the Soldier Who Earned the Medal of Honor After Smoking a Joint After using a little marijuana to try to get some sleep, the enemy attacked. Despite the drug, Peter Lemon was ready.
This Soldier Received the Medal of Honor for the Last Bayonet Charge of the Korean War Lewis Millett's bayonet charge didn't just change a battle; it changed the geography of the Korean War and led to the naming...
The Fastest Medal of Honor Was Awarded to an Airman Who Carried a Burning Phosphorus Bomb in His Hands Henry Erwin carried a burning bomb while blinded and on fire for 22 seconds. "It felt like miles," he later said.
How One Officer's Enlisted Men Ensured He Received the Medal of Honor Matt Urban is one of the most decorated soldiers ever, but no one knew for more than 30 years.
This Special Forces Officer Was the Vietnam War’s First Medal of Honor Recipient Capt. Roger Donlon, an Army Green Beret, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions after the Viet Cong tried to overrun...
Earl Plumlee Was Initially Denied the Medal of Honor Because of His Rank A Senior Army Decorations Board member believed Earl Plumlee was just doing the job expected of a senior non-commissioned...
6 Reasons Why Receiving the Medal of Honor Is Especially Significant The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military honor, but it comes with more than a medal.
Father of 3 Marines Who Was Beaten by ICE Agents Released, Leaving Family to Process His Detention The son, Marine veteran Alejandro Barranco, told Military.com after the arrest that he initially "couldn't believe" the video...
House Panel Adds Ban on Restoring Confederate Base Names as It Advances Major Defense Bill After hours of debate that culminated in a rebuke of the Trump administration's efforts to restore Confederate names to...
Incoming Ellsworth Commander Criticized Air Force Base's Culture in B-1B Lancer Crash Report An Air Force colonel set to take over Ellsworth Air Force Base's 28th Bomb Wing later this month harshly criticized the...
Senators Demand Answers After Case Dropped Against Navy Federal for Charging Troops Overdraft Fees A group of senators says they have "profound alarm" and are demanding answers over the unprecedented decision by the...
Army Set to Overhaul Length of Noncommissioned Officer Academies to Cut Costs The Advanced Leader Course, or ALC, and Senior Leader Course, or SLC, would be compressed from eight to 16 weeks down to just...