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Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright's family accepted the nation's third-highest award for valor at a ceremony in Santa Claus, Georgia.

A Marine special operator received the nation's third-highest valor award after his heroism in Iraq saved his comrades' lives...

Maj. Edward Wright led a 30-man reaction force against North Vietnamese fighters to save an Army convoy and Marines.

Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion posthumously received the Silver Star, but was originally nominated for the Navy Cross.

Lewis was awarded the Silver Star for his actions in a 10-hour long firefight during the Mosul offensive.

Chief Master Sgt. Michael R. West will receive the country's third-highest medal for valor in a Dec. 15 ceremony.