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B-1 crew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for heroic response to fire, ejection seat failure

With the plane on fire, an ejection seat failure trapped one of the airmen — so the crew fought to bring the stricken plane to the ground together.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

5 years ago

Commentary: Military needs a way to honor a different, critical kind of courage

Service members willing to innovate, at the risk of their careers, are key to the success in future fights, writes the author of 'World War Z.'

By Max Brooks

6 years ago

Preserving the past: 9 tips on obtaining missing military records (and awards) for you or a loved one

Whether it's to claimed benefits earned, or keep family history intact, here's where to start.

By Kevin Lilley

6 years ago

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