Storied 'Harlem Hellfighter' Regiment to Receive Congressional Gold Medal The unit of Black soldiers, who served in combat in World War I, will be honored with Congress' highest award.
New Review to Give a Second Chance at Medals of Honor for Black, Native American Vets The review, ordered by Defense Secretary Austin will cover Black and Native American veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars.
The Military's Award for Serving During War Isn't Going Away Despite Afghanistan Withdrawal There is no plan to retire the National Defense Service Medal, or NDSM, the military's most common decoration.
Fort Campbell Green Beret Who Saved Injured Woman from Drowning Earns Soldier’s Medal The Soldier's Medal is the service’s highest award for bravery at the risk of one’s own life outside of combat.
Marine Gets Medal for Thwarting Knife Attack on Motel Receptionist Lance Cpl. Tercell Byrd, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
Army Upgrades 60 Awards for 'Black Hawk Down' Battle These upgrades stemmed from former Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy's order to reevaluate previously approved awards for valor.
AC-130 Gunship Crew Gets Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medals for Saving 88 Lives in Battle Five air commandos from the 73rd Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, received the Distinguished Flying...
Replacing Military Awards, Medals, & Decorations Find out how to request for replacements and what forms you will need to fill out.
Wearing of Military Awards With Civilian Clothes You are authorized to wear your military medals with civilian clothes on certain occasions
Super Hercules Crew Receives DFC, Air Medals for Daring Afghanistan Flight Under Fire The DFC is one of the Air Force's highest decorations recognizing valor in combat.
What Happens to Soldiers Who Refuse the COVID Vaccine? Soldiers have limited options to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine, and may have a hard time claiming an exemption.
All GI Bill Users Soon Will Be Required to Contact the VA Each Month to Receive Payment If you don't verify your attendance, you don't get any money.
Air Force Wants to Move Fast on Boat Plane for Special Operators The Air Force is moving forward with an amphibious, pontoon-equipped version of the MC-130J Commando II.
France Kills Islamic State Leader Who Attacked US Military Personnel in Niger in 2017 Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi was killed in a strike by France’s Barkhane military operation “a few weeks ago,” a French...
Nearly 46K Employees Are Holding Out on the VA's COVID-19 Vaccine Order, Agency Says Under mandates issued by VA Secretary Denis McDonough, all personnel in veterans hospitals and clinics are to be vaccinated...
