Awards

Lawmakers have cleared the way for the posthumous awarding of the Distinguished Service Cross to a U.S. Army staff sergeant.

The U.S. Army has awarded a Bronze Star for valor to a 79-year-old veteran for his bravery in the Dominican Republic in 1965.

Tech. Sgt. John Chapman died during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan in 2002.

The Navy announced sweeping changes to the surface-warfare officer, or SWO, qualification rules this week.

The remains of a WWII hero missing for 74 years were finally returned home last week.

Cpl. Stephen Austin's comrades spent years collecting testimonies so they could see his heroism recognized.

A retired sergeant major credited with saving scores of troops during a Vietnam War's battle will receive the Medal of Honor.

In a rare move, Congress waived the time limit for the Medal of Honor recommendation.

Army officials are rewriting the requirements infantry soldiers must meet when they test for the Expert Infantryman Badge.

The Air Force awarded its first five "R" devices this week, recognizing the outstanding performance of drone operators.