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The medal created by Marines when ‘s--- hit the fan’ on Guadalcanal

Born out of the popular idiom of the time — “Let George do it!” — the George Medal was awarded to those who were on Guadalcanal when "s--- hit the fan."

By Claire Barrett

5 days ago

Harlem Hellfighters awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Hegseth, who recently oversaw the stripping of a base name honoring a Harlem Hellfighter, presented the award to descendants of the Harlem Hellfighters.

By Claire Barrett and J.D. Simkins

13 days ago

DOD to offer new medal for personnel deployed to Southern Border

The Mexican Border Defense Medal recognizes service members deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border since Jan. 20, according to a DOD memo.

4 weeks ago

Six soldiers honored for subduing Fort Stewart shooter, aiding wounded

Six soldiers received the Meritorious Service Medal for their actions during an active shooter incident that wounded five service members at Fort Stewart.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

6 weeks ago

Future destroyer to be named after Marine Medal of Honor recipient

Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter saved another Marine's life in 2010 in Afghanistan when he jumped in front of a grenade to absorb the blast.

6 weeks ago

Next-generation destroyers to pack more missiles, energy weapons

The Navy is requesting $133.5 million to research and develop the new destroyer in fiscal 2026, with the goal of procuring the first in the early 2030s.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

2 months ago