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Marine "Gunny" John Canley, originally from Arkansas, now lives in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo courtesy Congresswoman Julia Brownley’s office)
Marine Backed by Mattis for MoH to Attend State of the Union

The "gunny" will receive the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Hue in 1968.

Marines receive medals from the Commandant of the Marine Corps at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy for supporting an investigation into the deaths of Green Berets in Niger. (Hope Hodge Seck/Military.com)
16 Marines Receive Medals for Role in Niger Investigation

The Marines provided security, facilitated flights, and ensured effective communications for the Niger investigative team.

Marine Gunnery Sgt. John Canley, who has received a recommendation from Congress to receive a Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Hue City in 1968. (Image: Alpha Company web site)
Ample Support for Gunny Canley’s MoH in Mark Bowden Book on Hue Battle

The Medal of Honor recommendation for "Marine's Marine" John Canley is on the president's desk.

Navy chaplain Aloysius H. Schmitt is being honored with the Silver Star medal 76 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Photo courtesy of his family
76 Years After Pearl Harbor, Navy Awards New Medals for Battle Heroism

Two men whose valor had been previously overlooked are being recognized decades later.

Staff Sgt. Christopher Lewis (Image: Air Force)
Air Force Combat Controller to Receive Silver Star for Firefight in Iraq

Staff Sgt. Christopher Lewis, a Special Tactics combat controller, will be presented with the third-highest valor award.

The submarine combat patrol badge, top, and SSBN deterrent patrol badge. (Images: U.S. Navy)
Militaria: Q&A: Submarine Badge and Marines in Army Patches

Jim Carpenter asks when the Navy's submarine combat badge was approved and what its history is.

Thomas Custer
Maj. Thomas Custer

Oft-decorated soldier lived and died in shadow of beloved older brother.

Sailor Awarded Bronze Star For Valor in Combat
DoD Stands Behind Controversial Drone, Cyber Medal

The Pentagon has no plans to lower the precedence of its new medal for drone pilots and cyber warriors, notwithstanding...

Navy Corpsman Awarded Silver Star
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