Heroism

On Thursday, Knight flew his dad back to the place they last saw each other: Dallas Love Field Airport.

A terminal full of travelers stopped what they were doing to give a hero's welcome to a fallen pilot from the Vietnam War.

"I am in the military and I've got my license to carry, so all I think about is get my gun out and think fast."

Tech. Sgt. Michael Perolio received the third-highest award for valor in combat during a ceremony Thursday.

Badly outnumbered, Staff Sgt. David Bellavia took on insurgents first with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and then a knife.

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

A petition at WhiteHouse.gov requests that Howell, an ROTC cadet, be given a burial with full military honors.

Black's actions earned him a Bronze Star. Now, he will become the 19th sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

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

After a three-year review of medals for heroism in conflicts following 9/11, the Pentagon has upgraded 57 awards for valor .