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August 10, 2018

Air Force releases video of Sgt. John Chapman's final moments

The U.S. Air Force on Thursday released an aerial video that shows highlights of Tech Sgt. John Chapman’s heroics during hand-to-hand combat on an Afghanistan peak before he was killed by Al Qaeda militants.

June 13, 2018

US Army by the numbers

The U.S. Army will celebrate its 243rd birthday on June 14, the same day as Flag Day.

May 23, 2018

Memorial Day tradition: CrossFit remembers fallen Navy SEAL with a grueling workout challenge

Come Memorial Day Weekend, ordinary athletes around the country — and even some action movie stars — will take part in what is becoming a yearly tradition to honor a fallen warrior.

March 29, 2018

Trump to award Medal of Honor to deceased WWII veteran

President Trump will posthumously award the Medal of Honor to a World War II veteran for gallantry shown as an Army intelligence officer during the final months of the war, the White House said Thursday.

March 29, 2018

Retired military pilot 'died a hero' trying to save kids from drowning at Florida beach

When Michael Robidoux saw two kids struggling to swim in the rough surf at Navarre Beach in Florida's Panhandle on Saturday, the Air Force veteran and pilot didn't hesitate to jump in after them.

February 20, 2018

Army awards heroism medals to JROTC cadets killed in Florida school shooting

Three junior ROTC cadets who were killed in the Florida high school shooting last week will be honored with heroism medals by the U.S. Army.

January 23, 2018

Naomi Parker Fraley, the real Rosie the Riveter, has died at 96

The woman believed to have been the real inspiration for the iconic female World War II factory worker Rosie the Riveter has died. She was 96.

October 25, 2017

Gold Star widow recounts taking grim phone call from 'very gracious' President Trump

Michelle Black is primarily focusing on her 9- and 11-year-old sons these days.

October 23, 2017

Army Capt. Gary Rose, risked his life to save others in Vietnam War, awarded Medal of Honor

Army Capt. Gary “Mike” Rose was commemorated for his "extraordinary selfless service" on Monday when he received the Medal of Honor during a ceremony with President Trump at the White House.

October 21, 2017

Sgt. La David T. Johnson, US soldier subject of political fracas, laid to rest

The U.S. soldier at the center of the political fight between President Donald Trump and a Florida congresswoman was laid to rest on Saturday.