Latest "Service Member of the Year" stories

This Marine took reins of air traffic control during Kabul evacuation

Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, Military Times' 2023 Marine of the Year, controlled air traffic for the largest noncombatant evacuation in military history.

By Irene Loewenson

3 months ago

Coast Guard cutter commander lauded for mentorship, team building

Lt. Chelsea Sheehy, Military Times' 2023 Coast Guardsman of the Year, ensures her crew has the training and resources they need to achieve their goals.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 months ago

Army retiree powerfully impacts veterans and his community

Lindsey Streeter, Military Times' 2023 Veteran of the Year, has made community outreach the central focus of his life.

By Leo Shane III

3 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."

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 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.

By Diana Stancy Correll

15 months ago

Coast Guardsman of the Year 2021 helped save the lives of two hikers

According to his Coast Guard supervisor, two hikers would have almost certainly died had they not received help from then-Aviation Survival Technician 2 Trevor Salt.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago