Military Honor

News and stories that spotlight U.S. military service, awards and decorations and military history.

On Memorial Day, Biden lauds fallen troops who ‘dared all, gave all’

The president called on Americans to ensure that their “sacrifice was not in vain.”

3 days ago

World War II veteran Joseph Eskenazi, who at 104 years and 11 months old is the oldest living veteran to survive the attack on Pearl Harbor, holds a photo of his younger self, at an event celebrating his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor marks 105th birthday

Joseph Eskenazi marked his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

5 months ago

Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham acknowledges the crowd before an Alliance of American Football game between the Orlando Apollos and the Atlanta Legend, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla.

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Veteran, Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham dead at 90

Before becoming an astronaut, Walter Cunningham enlisted with the Navy in 1951 and served as a Marine Corps pilot in Korea, according to NASA.

The incredible story of how this Marine crash-landed a KC-130J, saving its crew after a midair collision

Military Times' Marine of the Year helped save the lives of his crew with his heroic piloting ― and got a new call sign out of it.

11 months ago

This Navy rescue swimmer saved lives after a boat capsized in San Diego

On May 2, 2021, Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Cale Foy lived up to the Navy rescue swimmer creed: "so that others may live."

11 months ago

C-17 loadmaster led crew through onboard bomb threat in Kabul evacuation

"Do exactly as we say. Do not let anybody know that we know that there is a possible threat."

11 months ago

This Coast Guard rescue swimmer saved 9 people in disabled boat from freezing to death

Aviation Survival Technician 2 Joshua Carlson knew the Coast Guard was for him because he wanted to do something 'exceptional' with his life.

11 months ago

Soldier of the Year 2022 is only Army officer with two post-9/11 Silver Stars

Maj. Nicholas Dockery’s resume stands out even among his fellow Special Forces officers.

11 months ago

Last surviving WW2 Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams dies at 98

Marine veteran Hershel “Woody” Williams famously destroyed enemy positions with a flamethrower on Iwo Jima.

11 months ago

World War II veterans honored a day before D-Day anniversary

A series of commemorations are honoring the nearly 160,000 troops from Britain, the United States, Canada and elsewhere who landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944.

12 months ago

23 things veterans may carry for life

Tinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.

13 months ago

Vietnam Medal of Honor Marine dies after decade-long battle with cancer

Retired Marine Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley had received the Medal of Honor in October 2018 for heroic actions in Hue City, Vietnam, in 1968.

13 months ago

91st Brigade Engineer Bn. drove all night to honor death of oldest WWII vet

“When you Google or see the 91st Battalion mentioned in the news, it’s usually related to Mr. Brooks,” said battalion commander, Lt. Col. Patrick J. Sullivan.

17 months ago