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The medal created by Marines when ‘s--- hit the fan’ on Guadalcanal

Born out of the popular idiom of the time — “Let George do it!” — the George Medal was awarded to those who were on Guadalcanal when "s--- hit the fan."

By Claire Barrett

3 days ago

Army identifies soldier who died on rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood

Pvt. Andrey Okunev, a National Guard soldier from California, was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment.

7 days ago

US military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support

Six weeks after the Continental Army was formed in 1775, George Washington made a declaration that has shaped the military ever since: “We need chaplains.”

By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service

6 weeks ago

Army ROTC cadet dies during training at Fort Knox

The 22-year-old cadet was found unresponsive during land navigation training.

7 weeks ago

Two soldiers die in non-combat incidents in Middle East

Staff Sgt. Saul Fabian Gonzalez and Sgt. 1st Class Emmett Wilfred Goodridge Jr. died this week in non-combat incidents.

By Beth Sullivan

3 months ago

Army expanding ‘Transformation in Contact’ initiative to Army Guard

Army Guard units are being identified for the service's brigade modernization effort.

3 months ago