Latest "silver star" stories

Fate of Iraq War hero Alwyn Cashe’s Medal of Honor now rests with the White House

Cashe died in 2005 from injuries sustained while trying to save his men from a burning Bradley Fighting Vehicle,

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Thiele Fred Harvey raises his cap to onlookers at the finish line, set near the National Museum of the Pacific War, during the 75th annual Marine Corps Marathon, held virtually, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Harvey is accompanied by (from left) Glenn Paige, Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Mike Lawrence and Chris Haley. (Photo: Carlos Sanchez, National Museum of the Pacific War)

This 97-year-old just finished the Marine Corps Marathon. Here’s how the Iwo Jima veteran earned a Silver Star

The backstory behind this inspiring Marine:

By Jared Morgan

2 years ago

For Alwyn Cashe’s family, another step towards an overdue honor

House lawmakers advanced plans Tuesday to award the Medal of Honor to the Iraq War hero.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

‘Hornets went everywhere’: Combat controller awarded Silver Star recalls fierce 2013 battle against Taliban

“I believe that I was able to save lives that day,” Master Sgt. John Grimesey told reporters.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Combat controller’s valor award to be upgraded to Silver Star

Master Sgt. John Grimesey will also receive a Bronze Star with Valor device for his actions during a separate battle in Afghanistan in 2017.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Ambushed, wounded — and fighting back: Two pararescuemen awarded Silver Stars for Afghanistan heroism

Time and time again, despite being wounded, these PJs refused to take themselves out of the fight to save their comrades.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

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