BISHOPVILLE — It’s been seven decades, but the wait is almost over for retired Marine Maj. James Capers. President Donald Trump signed the legislation to present the Bishopville native the Medal of ...
Meyer embraces Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz at his graduation ceremony. (Jordan Gilbert/U.S. Marine Corps) The second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, who served as an ...
Veterans and city leaders met at Tulsa International Airport on Wednesday to honor Oklahomans awarded the nation’s highest military honor: the Medal of Honor. The Albert Schwab Detachment of the ...
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The Hall of Honor in the state Capitol now bears the name of another man with South Dakota roots who has received the Congressional Medal of Honor. A plaque for Capt. Elmer Royce ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In early March, a soldier from Knoxville received America’s highest and rarest medal for valor — and we witnessed the ceremony inside the White House. The heroics of Master Sgt.
For the third year running, the Nationals have honored baseball players who answered the call to duty. (Elizabeth Fraser/U.S. Army) The cherry blossoms are in bloom; glints of hope are still fresh in ...
On the morning of June 4, 1942, 41 Douglas TBD Devastator torpedo bombers launched from three American aircraft carriers to attack the Japanese fleet at Midway. Of those 41 aircraft, 35 were shot down ...