How a soldier’s relentless charge broke Japan’s line on Okinawa
The enemy positions that Pfc. Clarence Craft took out one by one added up to victory on Hen Hill.
By Jon Guttman
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Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academies
Hegseth directed schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability and past military experience, among other qualifications.
126,000 service members in crosshairs for separation as DoD’s ‘deploy or get out’ policy takes effect
Troops had months to prepare for the Pentagon’s new separation policy. Did they?
By Tara Copp, AP
‘We can do a little better for that soldier’: A Green Beret just got his Silver Star upgraded to a Medal of Honor
Former Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II received the Medal of Honor Oct. 1 in a ceremony at the White House.
‘Wake up! You’re not going to die today’: The story of how this Green Beret medic earned the Medal of Honor
Former Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer, a Special Forces medic, will receive the Medal of Honor Monday for actions while serving in Afghanistan in 2008.
50 years later, Marine gunny to be awarded the Medal of Honor for Hue City heroics
Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley will be awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Oct. 17.
By Shawn Snow
Advocates start work on what — and where — the Global War on Terror Memorial will be
Over the next few months, officials will survey veterans and other Americans on their vision for the national memorial.
Former Special Forces medic to receive Medal of Honor for valor in Afghanistan
An Army Special Forces soldier will receive the Medal of Honor for fighting through an enemy ambush and saving his teammates' lives 10 years ago in Afghanistan.
By Michelle Tan
After ‘miserable’ CFC results in 2017, military charities look for better 2018
Pledge drives are held at various times between now and Jan. 11.
By Karen Jowers
How modern wars are changing the definition of heroism
Today, the Medal of Honor is bestowed on troops for different reasons than it was in previous generations.
By James Wright
Navy SEAL in brig while agents probe killing in Iraq
Graphic details of the prisoner of war’s alleged execution were repeated to Navy Times by seven officials at five flag commands, including the Pentagon.
By Carl Prine
Female veterans push for eligibility for spouses to join American Legion Auxiliary
The former commander of Post 204 in Washington state is getting ready to file a third resolution with the American Legion since 2015. Her first two resolutions were denied.
By Courtney Blackann