Silver Star Awarded to Army Ranger Who Came to Aid of Fellow Troops During Battle of Mogadishu More than three decades after his actions during the infamous Battle of Mogadishu, retired Army Maj. Larry Moores has been...
Marine Who Risked His Life in Korean War Awarded Silver Star on His 89th Birthday The award was the result of a yearslong push to have Cpl. Salvatore Naimo's heroism during the Korean War recognized.
Green Beret Slain Fighting Attacker in Jordan Receives Posthumous Silver Star Two Green Beret generals traveled to Houston to honor Moriarty's courage by presenting his family with the Silver Star.
This Retired Army General May Be Biden's Pick for Defense Secretary Retired Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III may become the first Black secretary of defense.
Air Force Pararescueman Receives Silver Star for Saving Lives of Teammates in Afghanistan Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto was awarded the the third-highest military combat decoration last week.
Special Tactics Airman Who Fought Off Taliban Despite Concussion Will Get Silver Star For his actions on May 25, 2013, in Afghanistan's eastern Ghazni province, John Grimesey will receive the Silver Star.
He Was the Sole JTAC Supporting a Green Beret Team. Then Machine-Gun Fire Rained Down Air Force Tech Sgt. Cody Smith doesn't believe he is "remarkable" or "special" in any way.
Airman of the Year Earns Silver Star for Heroism in Afghan Firefight One firefight went on for nearly 10 hours.
Air Force Special Tactics Chief Awarded Silver Star for Raining Hell on the Enemy in Afghanistan Because of the danger-close airstrike Grove expertly coordinated, the team was able to recover a fallen teammate.
Special Forces Team Mechanic Killed in Niger Awarded Silver Star Sgt. La David Johnson is credited with displaying gallantry in action and killing several enemy fighters.
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...