More On Awards

The award is an upgrade from Bellavia's previously awarded Silver Star and honors his exceptional bravery.

The event masks a dispute over where and when to memorialize all those who have earned the nation's highest award for valor.

The medal honors their heroism in service and sacrifice in the face of discrimination

When a hero’s Navy Cross citation plaque was removed from a lounge his family helped fund, Marines sprang into action.

The cutter Tampa was sunk by a U-boat torpedo in 1918, killing all 131 aboard.

Other measures would strengthen women's health care and protect veterans from substandard health services.

Bills have been introduced in Congress to review whether Medals of Honor were denied to African-American troops in WWWI.

A California lawmaker recently introduced legislation to upgrade an award for a Vietnam-era airman to the Medal of Honor.

​​​​​​​Marines weren't going to let Lance Cpl. James Stogner's heroism during a brutal Vietnam War battle go forgotten.

Officials are preparing to roll out a policy designed to ensure acts of heroism receive the full recognition they deserve.