Heroism - Page 17

October 1, 2017

Donald Malarkey, WWII paratrooper portrayed in HBO's 'Band of Brothers,' dead at 96

Donald Malarkey, a World War II paratrooper who was awarded the Bronze Star after parachuting behind enemy lines at Normandy to destroy German artillery on D-Day, has died.

September 27, 2017

US soldiers welcome Afghan translator who saved their life: See the tearful reunion

The soldiers who served with him in Afghanistan call him "Fred."

September 26, 2017

Trump presents Medal of Honor to Vietnam War hero

President Donald Trump awarded the nation's highest military honor Monday to a Vietnam War veteran who saved wounded soldiers from a kill zone despite his own serious injuries.

August 31, 2017

Harvey survivors rescued by Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing

Members of the 103rd Rescue Squadron, part of the 106th Rescue Wing assigned to the New York Air National Guard, have being sent down in support of the Hurricane Harvey rescue and relief efforts in Texas.

July 31, 2017

James McCloughan, 1st hero to receive Medal of Honor from President Trump

McCloughan is credited with saving the lives of members of his platoon nearly 50 years ago in the Battle of Nui Yon Hill in Vietnam.

July 29, 2017

Vietnam veteran to receive Medal of Honor, 1st from Trump

An Army medic who saved the lives of 10 soldiers during a battle in Vietnam will be the first person awarded the Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump.

July 5, 2017

Marines launch new ad campaign: 'Battles Won'

The Marine Corps is launching a new recruitment ad campaign meant to draw millennials by showing Marines as not only strong warriors but good citizens.

July 5, 2017

John Glenn lies in honor at Ohio capitol for public goodbye

John Glenn's home state and the nation began saying goodbye to the beloved astronaut Friday starting with a public viewing of his flag-draped casket inside Ohio's Statehouse rotunda.

July 5, 2017

From fighter pilot to Canyon of Heroes: 10 things to know about John Glenn

Ten notable aspects of the life of astronaut and senator John H. Glenn Jr. who died Thursday at 95.

July 5, 2017

Construction begins on long-awaited Army Museum

The United States Army is the only branch of the military without a national museum — but not for long.