Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Robert Maxwell
For today’s Medal of Honor Monday, we’re honoring a brave recipient who passed away recently — 75 years after he…
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Read More »Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Leslie Bellrichard
Selfless sacrifice is a common theme among Medal of Honor recipients, as many of them give their own lives to…
Read More »Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Chief Petty Officer William Badders
Master divers have one of the most coveted titles in the U.S. Navy. They’re technical experts who can journey to…
Read More »Medal of Honor Monday: Air Force Capt. John S. Walmsley Jr.
Many of our nation’s fallen heroes have yet to make it home from war. One of those men is Air…
Read More »Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Ed Freeman
Heroes are often people who volunteer for missions they know might be their last. During the Vietnam War, despite having reached…
Read More »What is the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa? > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Story
U.S. service members with the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa have spent the past few weeks helping victims…
Read More »Actors Visit Military Working Dogs
Actors do some crazy things for their jobs, but it’s not every day they choose to put on a padded…
Read More »Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pfc. Harold Gonsalves
Artillery battalions were rarely on the front lines of the battle during World War II, but cannon units often found…
Read More »Medal of Honor Monday: Union Army Pvt. George Maynard
The American Civil War accounts for 1,522 Medal of Honor recipients — nearly half of the total who have earned…
Read More »Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Lt. Vincent Capodanna
Chaplains aren’t just religious advocates for service members. They’re also relied upon for moral and spiritual well-being, with an ability…
Read More »Have a Question? Defense.gov’s Got Answers
The Defense Department is huge and has numerous moving parts, so we’re sure you have lots of questions that might…
Read More »Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins
For some people, the military is a calling. That was the case for Army Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, who reenlisted…
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