Gen. Louis H. Wilson Jr. retired as the commandant of the Marine Corps in the late 1970s, but he made…
Medics have one of the toughest jobs in the military — saving wounded comrades despite the danger they may face on…
Some of our nation's biggest heroes come from humble beginnings. Army Cpl. Rodolfo Perez Hernandez can attest to that. The…
Of the 3,507 Medal of Honor recipients, nearly half of them earned the honor during the Civil War when the…
When you're stuck in a bad situation, someone has to take the lead. That's what Marine Corps Pfc. Robert C.…
Actions worthy of the Medal of Honor don't always come from a compilation of courageous deeds; they can happen in…
Army Private 1st Class Milton Arthur Lee joined the service during the height of the Vietnam conflict when he was…
There is little time in war to savor victory — all who have fought in battle know that. Army Pfc. Joe…
There are people who try to help, and then there are extraordinary people who selflessly give everything for someone else.…
Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell's more than two decades in service can likely be summed up by his leadership…
Army Chaplain Emil Kapaun inspired his men during the Korean War with calm, courageous leadership, instilling in his fellow prisoners…
In 1951, 20-year-old Army Private 1st Class Leonard Kravitz gave his life so his fellow soldiers wouldn't be overwhelmed on…
Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Jack Mathis gave his life to make sure one of the biggest bombing campaigns on…
Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel D. Bruce was just a teenager when he gave his life to save others during the…
Courage under fire is something we would all hope to have, but you never actually know until you're tested. When…