American Legends July 1, 2016 Vietnam captain recalls trick that faked the enemy, saved lives and earned Medal of Honor Army Captain Paul “Buddy” Bucha faked out the enemy while leading a motley crew in Vietnam.
Honors June 21, 2016 Vietnam War helicopter pilot to receive Medal of Honor 49 years after saving wounded soldiers Some five decades after he led a platoon credited with rescuing dozens of soldiers pinned down by enemy fire, a Vietnam War veteran will be awarded the nation's highest military honor for valor, the White House announced on Tuesday.
Honors June 18, 2016 Remains of 14 forgotten slaves reburied in upstate New York ceremony The long-forgotten remains of 14 slaves discovered more than a decade ago in upstate New York have been reburied.
New York June 3, 2016 Coincidence leads to an Arlington burial for WWII Marine When Jim Johnson's quest to find out more about his namesake uncle killed in World War II led him to Mark Noah, the two men discovered they lived on the same island in the Florida Keys and even frequented the same bar.
Values May 31, 2016 A Most Honorable American Duty These men guarded the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and their pride has never left them.
Veterans May 3, 2016 Guiding the Greatest Generation: Volunteers for our aging veterans go beyond call of duty The Honor Flight Network has brought nearly 170,000 veterans from all over the country to Washington, D.C.
Honors May 3, 2016 Former Army captain who tackled suicide bomber awarded Medal of Honor A former Army captain who tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan was awarded the Medal of Honor at the White House Thursday, in front of some of his fellow soldiers whose lives he saved.
Honors May 3, 2016 This medic criss-crossed an IED belt for hours to save wounded Rangers Spc. Bryan C. Anderson rushed to the aid of the wounded even though he knew they were in the middle of a pressure plate IED belt.
PERSONAL FREEDOMS May 3, 2016 Battle joined: Army panel backs WWII vet’s posthumous bid for Medal of Honor The true story of Garlin Murl Conner’s heroism in the face of a Nazi onslaught might have gone to the grave with the soft-spoken Kentucky farmer if it weren’t for a chance phone call from another military man trying to piece together the last days of his uncle’s life.
Honors May 3, 2016 Warship honoring Marine christened at Maine shipyard First in English, then in Spanish, the mother of a fallen Marine who shielded his comrades from an insurgent's grenade christened a new Navy destroyer in his honor.
Honors May 3, 2016 American hero: Pat Tillman's alma mater honors fallen patriot It’s been 18 years since Pat Tillman, who gave up his NFL paycheck and eventually his life to serve his country following 9/11, took the field at Arizona State University, but he was back in spirit Thursday night.