Heroism

The commanding officer of NAS Pensacola called them heroes.

One firefight went on for nearly 10 hours.

The very good dog appears to be a female Belgian Malinois.

"Either I step up or we all die," the Army specialist said.

Pfc. Glendon Oakley received the Army Commendation Medal earlier this year.

A Purple Heart recipient is being remembered for his heroic actions after sacrificing his life to save his granddaughter.

The Air Force is reviewing a number of airmen who could be considered for the Medal of Honor, the service's top general said.

The late Army Col. Rick Rescorla acted heroically as a civilian in the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.

The nation's second-highest award for valor will go Friday to Kentucky Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Daniel Keller.

Pfc. Glendon Oakley Jr. received an Army Commendation Medal for guiding children away from the gunfire.