Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new bill
Suffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.
By Todd South
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How a soldier’s relentless charge broke Japan’s line on Okinawa
The enemy positions that Pfc. Clarence Craft took out one by one added up to victory on Hen Hill.
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In the arms of an Arctic Angel — soldier gets Army award for heroism
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew D. Chapoton was presented the Soldier’s Medal for his courage risking his own life to save victims from a burning car wreck.
Army JROTC cadet saves life in shooting, receives Medal of Heroism
Cadet Kaheem Bailey-Taylor wants to join the U.S. Army Reserve after high school.
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Fort Rucker soldier earns Soldier’s Medal for saving man from fire
A soldier at Fort Rucker, Ala. was recently awarded the Soldier’s Medal for risking his life to save a local community member from a fire.
The biggest military stories of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on the stories most-viewed by Military Times readers throughout the year.
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The heroic military veterans we lost in 2022
The long list of heroes who died in 2022 includes a legendary Army Ranger, a Code Talker, a Tuskegee Airman and more.
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Black officer’s ‘lost’ Medal of Honor nomination nearing approval
The award paperwork was lost on two separate occasions. Now his medal may come.
By Davis Winkie
US Medal of Honor recipient Hiroshi Miyamura dies at 97
Hiroshi Miyamura, a former Army corporal who was awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War, has died.
Space Force guardians now eligible for Air Medal, Bronze Star and more
Guardians are now eligible five more awards, including some earned in combat.
Smedley Butler, American empire & war profiteering subject of new book
The career of Marine Smedley Butler, early American empire and business in warfare.
By Todd South