Military Honor

News and stories that spotlight U.S. military service, awards and decorations and military history.

Mourners in California honor 3 Marines killed in Afghanistan

Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikou pulled three families to safety and went back to the airport to rescue a child when the bomb went off, according to the pastor at his memorial service.

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Slain Marine laid to rest in Missouri after procession

Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz was laid to rest at a private burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

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Body of Indiana Marine slain in Kabul to be returned Sunday

Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Indiana, was among 13 U.S. military members killed in the Aug. 26 suicide bombing.

Here are photos from a vigil held for slain US Marine in her home city

Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo was among 13 U.S. troops killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan.

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Spec ops continued despite COVID-19; Airman of the Year 2021 devised a way to keep aircrew virus-free

Last year put Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Mayo's two decades of experience to the test, with missions that didn’t stop for the pandemic.

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Despite catastrophic injury, Veteran of the Year John Peck has persevered — and inspired

John Peck still feels like he has more to give.

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Retired Marine displays giant American flag in West Virginia

“Bigger is better,” says retired Marine Corps Master Sgt. Dayton Meadows.

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Postal Service unveils stamp honoring Japanese American WWII veterans

The “Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of World War II” stamp honors the second generation Japanese Americans, or Nisei, who fought during the war and faced discrimination in the U.S.

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Normandy commemorates D-Day with small crowds, but big heart

Several ceremonies were being held Sunday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the decisive assault that led to the liberation of France and western Europe from Nazi control.

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Veterans return to Memorial Day traditions as pandemic eases

This holiday weekend will feel something closer to Memorial Days of old, as COVID-19 restrictions are fully lifted in many places.

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Army Ranger veteran receives Medal of Honor for Korean War heroism

Badly wounded, Col. Puckett told his soldiers to leave him behind as they withdrew. They didn’t listen, nor did they ever forget.

4 months ago

Bidens pay tribute at Vietnam Veterans Memorial

March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which commemorates the date in 1973 when the U.S. Military Assistance Command in Vietnam was disestablished.

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