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Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities

Indigenous leaders on Tuesday called the move part of a culture war against racial and ethnic minorities and women’s rights.

2 weeks ago

Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor

Hegseth’s predecessor, Lloyd Austin, ordered the review of the awards in 2024 after a Congressional recommendation in the 2022 defense bill.

3 weeks ago

This Korean War hero was awarded the Medal of Honor after 72 years

During action in the hotly embattled area called the Iron Triangle, Pvt. Charles R. Johnson is credited with saving the lives of at least 10 soldiers

By Jon Guttman

4 weeks ago

Opinion

Valor may not expire, but award recognition should have limits

Opinion: The Valor Has No Expiration Act ignores why limitations on valor awards like the Medal of Honor matter.

By Dwight S. Mears

4 months ago

Her Medal of Honor was once revoked. Now her base is being renamed.

Fort Walker, named in 2023 after Civil War Union surgeon Mary Walker, will revert back to Fort A.P. Hill. For her family, the retraction feels familiar.

By Hope Hodge Seck

4 months ago

Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new bill

Suffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.

5 months ago