Honors - Page 17

May 24, 2018

Vet who survived wartime ship collision that killed son dies at 93

A World War II and Vietnam veteran who survived a harrowing 1969 Navy ship collision that killed his son, then spent decades fighting to memorialize him, has died at 93.

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.

April 21, 2018

Medal of Honor going to airman killed in 2002 Afghanistan battle: report

An Air Force service member killed during a 2002 firefight between a U.S. special ops team and Al Qaeda fighters in Afghanistan will be awarded the Medal of Honor, according to a new report.

March 23, 2018

World War II veteran, 98, presented with French Legion of Honor

A humble 98-year-old Kentucky man has become one of the few World War II veterans to receive the French Legion of Honor, France’s highest military award, comparable to the U.S. Medal of Honor.

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.

February 8, 2018

World War II veteran recognized with honorary college degree

A Navy veteran who served during World War II and survived the attack on Pearl Harbor was recognized for his service Wednesday with an honorary college degree.

February 7, 2018

Trump wants a military parade and liberals are hysterical (just more proof it's the right thing to do)

President Trump wants a parade celebrating our military and troops. It’s a great idea, and is a perfect event symbolizing the fact that America is getting back on her feet.

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.

December 7, 2017

Pearl Harbor hero recognized 76 years after saving 6 from sinking USS Arizona

An American hero is finally getting recognition 76 years after the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

November 27, 2017

'2017 Fallen Heroes Tree' dedicated on Thanksgiving by Virginia firefighter

To Bill Price, the 214 law enforcement officer and firefighters who've died on the job in 2017 are "way more than names on a paper."