Latest "military awards" stories

An HH-60 Pave Hawk sits on the flightline at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2017. (Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson/Air Force)

Rescue crews honored for response to Iranian ballistic missile attack

“These airmen exemplify the rescue and attack mission of the 355th Wing,” the Air Force said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

Hundreds more airmen to receive military awards for Kabul evacuation

The Air Force will hand out 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 12 Bronze Stars starting in November.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Senators want Purple Hearts for victims of Florida Navy base shooting

The lawmakers also want civilian valor awards for the law enforcement officials who responded to the attack.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

A Texas State Guardsman has created a War on Drugs service medal

There isn't an award for serving in the War on Drugs, but this lieutenant wants to change that.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

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

5 years ago

Chief Wright: Air Force considering ‘indefinite’ enlistments for senior NCOs

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright suggested the service move to a so-called “indefinite enlistment” system that keeps senior enlisted airmen in until they decide it‘s time to leave.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

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