Awards

Federal funds will not be used to pay for the monument, according to the legislation.

Members of the Air Force's 21st Special Tactics Squadron earned over 90 awards for actions against extremist organizations.

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Victoria Vanderhaden is only the second female Coast Guard member to receive the award.

The medal, which is the Army's highest award for non-combat heroism, was presented by Gen. James McConville.

Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Shields received the Soldier's Medal from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee during a ceremony.

The eligibility window applies to anyone whose mission started on Jan. 31, 2020 or later.

The Navy has recognized 16 people whose heroic actions saved lives during a terrorist attack on a Florida military base.

An Air Force surgical technician has been awarded the Bronze Star for providing care for more than 600 combat casualties.

Five airmen belonging to a C-130 crew conducting the airdrop in Afghanistan were given the Air Force Combat Action Medal.

It started as a routine nighttime airdrop mission last fall for five airmen aboard a C-130 Hercules .