A panel of five experts will determine by Oct. 15 whether the medals should be retained or rescinded. A new book examines how Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez overcame racial discrimination and became a decorated soldier and advocate for veterans. Pvt. Philip Shadrach and Pvt. George Wilson infiltrated Confederate territory during the Civil War, stole a train, and destroyed the enemy railroad system. The headquarters of Fort Carson, Colorado's 4th Infantry Division now bears the name of one of its own: 1st Sgt. David McNerney. Lance Cpl. Milo Plank Jr.’s actions likely saved the life of a Marine who would receive the Medal of Honor for his heroics in the same battle. New graphic novel tells story of how Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Florent Groberg saved countless lives. This Marine threw himself onto a grenade to save his entrenched comrades in Korea. He absorbed the full blast — yet survived. By Jon Guttman
4 months ago A decorated Vietnam War pilot, Dick Rutan, along with co-pilot Jeana Yeager, completed the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling. Tibor Rubin had a history of defying the Reaper. By Jon Guttman
4 months ago Congress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War. Load More