Proud American April 17, 2019 Last surviving Doolittle Raider from attack on Japan remembered Lt. Col. Richard Cole, the last surviving Doolittle Raider, is to be remembered at a memorial in Texas.
Heroism November 29, 2018 Pentagon IDs remains of Tuskegee Airman killed in WWII More than two dozen of the storied Tuskegee Airmen of World War II fame are listed as missing in action.
Proud American October 17, 2018 Marine veteran, 80, receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam bravery Marine veteran John Canley, now 80 and a retired sergeant major, received the nation’s highest military honor Wednesday for his “conspicuous gallantry” during the Vietnam War 50 years ago.
Army October 14, 2018 Purple Heart awarded posthumously to World War I soldier at Fort Jackson A Purple Heart has been awarded posthumously to a World War I hero wounded on a battlefield in France 100 years ago.
Navy September 2, 2018 John McCain buried at Naval Academy next to lifelong friend Sen. John McCain was laid to rest Sunday — on a grassy hill at the U.S. Naval Academy within view of the Severn River and earshot of midshipmen present and future, and alongside a lifelong friend.
Proud American August 19, 2018 Marine vet's promotion to sergeant officially recognized 73 years after sinking of USS Indianapolis Cpl. Edgar Harrell's promotion to sergeant in 1945 was finally made official – 73 years later.
Heroism 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.
Proud American 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.
Proud American 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.
Heroism 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.
US 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.