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MILITARY May 3, 2016

Apache helicopter pilot, military police officer are 1st Army women to pass Ranger School

An Apache helicopter pilot from Texas and a military police officer from Connecticut are the first women to complete the Army's grueling Ranger School, families of the soldiers confirmed Wednesday.

MILITARY May 3, 2016

Ohio veteran, 91, gets France's highest civilian honor for his military service in WWII

A 91-year-old military veteran in western Ohio has been awarded France's highest civilian honor for his service during World War II.

Veterans May 3, 2016

22 unclaimed veterans laid to rest in Utah

The unclaimed remains of 22 military veterans who died in Utah as long ago as 1996 were laid to rest on Saturday, as a large crowd came to pay the departed soldiers a final tribute.

Honors May 3, 2016

Marines killed in Tenn. shooting eligible for Purple Heart if gunman had terror ties, report says

The four Marines who were killed when a gunman opened fire at a Navy Operational Support Center reportedly will only be eligible to receive a Purple Heart award if the FBI declares the shooter had ties to a terror organization.

MILITARY May 3, 2016

Heading up the Joint Chiefs of Staff: 5 notable chairmen

A "joint board" bringing together top leaders of the U.S. military was established in 1903 during President Theodore Roosevelt's administration.

Honors May 3, 2016

Civil War-era soldier gets full honors, burial at San Diego national cemetery

A Civil War-era Medal of Honor recipient forgotten in an unmarked grave for nearly a century finally got a funeral Thursday when he was given full military honors and reburied at a national cemetery.

MILITARY May 3, 2016

Defense secretary, congressional leaders mark Vietnam War, hail veterans at Capitol ceremony

Defense Secretary Ash Carter and congressional leaders are thanking Vietnam War veterans for their service and presenting pins to dozens of veterans at a Capitol ceremony.

Honors May 3, 2016

101-year-old WWII vet honored with Silver, Bronze stars 70 years after heroic deed

A 101-year-old World War II veteran has finally received military medals long deserved for acts of valor at a ceremony in Ohio on Thursday.

Honors May 3, 2016

'Old Ironsides' restoration salvages warship's storied history

The world's oldest commissioned warship still kept afloat will be spending a little time in dry dock undergoing repairs to keep her watertight.

Honors May 3, 2016

Congressional Gold Medal belonging to president who died in office up for sale

A medal bestowed upon a young general for his heroics in the War of 1812 is on the market, and experts say it could fetch more than $200,000 – especially considering that its original recipient went on to become president of the United States.

MILITARY May 3, 2016

Green Berets, SEALs, and now Raiders: Marine Corps resurrects name of legendary elite units

The Army has the Green Berets, while the Navy is known for the SEALs.