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Lt. Col. John T. Hourigan was honored for an emergency landing officials say saved lives and a $30 million aircraft.

Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis sacrificed his life to save a Polish Army officer from a suicide bomber in Afghanistan in 2013.

A spokesman confirmed that the Marine discharged his weapon but said he could not provide details.

The then-second lieutenant jumped on the explosive device and braced for the blast. But it didn't blow. So he tossed it back.

Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker was killed protecting his platoon's flank as his unit worked to topple Saddam Hussein's regime.

Army Staff Sgt. Justin Gallegos was posthumously upgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross Dec. 15.

A Navy pilot who took out a Syrian attack jet that was dropping bombs on friendly forces was recognized for his heroism.

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The Air Force's top enlisted leader said some airmen go to extremes, even starving themselves, to pass the tape test.

Starting next week, commanders will be expected to stay in shape, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.

Toxic leadership appears to contribute to "hopelessness," according to the top enlisted person and chief of staff.

The Marine Corps is considering using a massive drone not unlike its MV-22B Osprey to protect ships.

How the card was discovered after 50 years missing is an unlikely story of serendipity.