Latest "Service Member of the Year" stories

C-17 loadmaster led crew through onboard bomb threat in Kabul evacuation

"Do exactly as we say. Do not let anybody know that we know that there is a possible threat."

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

This Coast Guard rescue swimmer saved 9 people in disabled boat from freezing to death

Aviation Survival Technician 2 Joshua Carlson knew the Coast Guard was for him because he wanted to do something 'exceptional' with his life.

By Diana Stancy Correll

7 months ago

Nominate now for the 2021 Military Times Service Members of the Year Awards

Winning this award can make a big difference in a service member's career. Here's how to send us a nomination now!

By Military Times staff

2 years ago

Do you know a soldier who goes above and beyond the call of duty?

Nominations are open for this year's Army Times Soldier of the Year award.

By Staff

4 years ago

‘A reason to continue fighting’: Our veteran of the year’s positive message

“Use the weight” is a philosophy that Marine veteran Rob Jones lives by.

By Andrea Scott

5 years ago

Here’s why this soldier is the first-ever Military Times Entrepreneur of the Year

When Maj. Steve Gagner isn't in uniform as the executive officer of the Army Mountain Warfare School, he’s brewing beer at the company he dreamed up in the mountains of Afghanistan.

By Natalie Gross

5 years ago