Latest "medal" stories

Congress may create medal to honor heroic military dogs

A new decoration that would honor military working dogs is included in the House version of the annual defense bill.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

8 days ago

Air National Guard flight nurse first to receive highest flying award

An officer in the Minnesota Air National Guard was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for her heroism rescuing troops in Afghanistan.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

9 months ago

Navy SEAL to receive Medal of Honor for 2002’s Operation Anaconda

Retired Master Chief Britt Slabinski will receive the honor later this month, the White House announced Monday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Marines recognized for rescuing master sergeant struck by car

Three Okinawa Marines rescued a Marine master sergeant who was struck by oncoming traffic ― while he was attempting to save someone else.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

MEDAL: Pentagon admits mistake in disputed California Guard bonuses

The Defense Department decided that it will not force some 17,000 California National Guard soldiers to repay enlistment bonuses and other payments that they received a decade ago due to a payroll-related snafu.

By Military Times Editors

6 years ago

MISFIRE: How much trouble can one sailor cause?

No court martial for this guy?

By Military Times Editors

6 years ago