Army Times1d
This Medal of Honor recipient jumped on a live flare to save his crew
On the night of Feb. 24, 1969, Airman 1st Class Levitow was serving as the loadmaster aboard an AC-47, codename “Spooky 71,” ...
Military Times on MSN3d
Medal of Honor recipient faced down 100 enemy troops to cover his men
Craig’s response was to signal his men back to the modest cover of the hill crest while he advanced, firing his carbine to ...
Military Times on MSN9d
After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...
Friends say Army captain killed in midair collision was a ‘brilliant and fearless’ patriot
Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach was identified by the Army Saturday as one of three soldiers killed in the crash near Reagan National ...
Army releases name of 3rd soldier who died in helicopter and airliner crash
The Army has released the name of the third soldier who died Wednesday when an Army helicopter collided with an American ...
Military Times4d
Medal of Honor recipient faced down 100 enemy troops to cover his men
Not only would the 3rd produce 61 Medals of Honor — the most of any division — but one of them, Audie Murphy, would be the most decorated soldier in the U.S. Army. Although Murphy fought a ...
Navy Times9d
After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
Vernon Baker is among the seven Black American troops to receive the Medal of Honor for their actions during WWII. (DOD) In 1997, after being denied the award for more than 50 years due to ...