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Duke Cunningham, Navy flying ace who later accepted bribes, dies at 83

Cunningham received a Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, 15 Air Medals and a Purple Heart for his actions during the war.

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‘Keep up the fire’: The Boxer Rebellion and the Marines who fought it

Despite a terse summation for their actions on July 13, 1900, these men were awarded the Medal of Honor for their "meritorious combat."

By Jon Guttman

25 hours ago

Marine Raider earned the MOH taking out enemy sniper on Makin Island

At Makin Atoll a Raider lost his life but gained the first Medal of Honor for a Marine NCO.

By Jon Guttman

28 hours ago

Meet the only PBY pilot to be awarded the Medal of Honor

Nathan Gordon stretched his flying boat’s capabilities past the limit — saving 15 downed USAAF crew members amid 18 foot swells.

By Jon Guttman

29 hours ago

Spuds vs. submarine: the lore of the USS O’Bannon at Guadalcanal

Legend has it the most decorated U.S. Navy destroyer of WWII sank a Japanese submarine solely by throwing potatoes at it.

By Claire Barrett

4 days ago

Trump, Hegseth float renaming Defense Department to Department of War

The military bureaucracy has used the Department of Defense name for 76 years, but President Trump said he doesn't like the title.

By Leo Shane III

5 days ago

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