Military Heroes

In this Nov. 8, 2013 file photo, Medal of Honor recipient Bob Maxwell, center, salutes at a ceremony at Bend High School in Bend, Ore., where he received a commemorative set of postage stamps honoring the few surviving Medal of Honor recipients from World War II. (Andy Tullis/The Bulletin via AP)

Bob Maxwell, Oldest Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 98

Maxwell was also awarded two Silver Stars, two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and two French combat awards.

Badass of the Week: Joe Medicine Crow

At 98 years old, Joseph Medicine Crow-High Bird is the last surviving War Chief of the Crow Indians.

In this December 2017 photo provided by Beth Regan, Regan speaks to Robert Graham in Cortland, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jim Regan)

Woman Makes Sure Decorated WWII Marine Gets Hero's Farewell

A decorated WWII veteran who died this month with no living relatives is being honored by strangers around the world.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj Troy E. Black addresses Marines, Sailors and guests during the 1st MLG Relief and Appointment Ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 7, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps/Sgt. Zabolotniy, Camp Pendleton)

Next Marine Sergeant Major Ran Across IED-Filled Ground to Reach Fallen Comrade

Black's actions earned him a Bronze Star. Now, he will become the 19th sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter. (Photo: Courtesy of JoAnn Lyles)

Years Before His Death, Hero Marine Wrestled With Realities of War

"Today marks the anniversary of the day the Marines came and told me my son, Jordan Haerter, was killed in action."

President Donald Trump awards the Medal of Honor to Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt K. Slabinski during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington on May 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

New Policy Will Automatically Review Some Military Valor Medals for Higher Award

Officials are preparing to roll out a policy designed to ensure acts of heroism receive the full recognition they deserve.

Marines and Sailors salute the headstone of Petty Officer 1st Class William Pinckney while Taps is played at the Beaufort National Cemetery, Feb. 10. (U.S. Navy/Lance Cpl. Christian Moreno)

Navy, Army See Most Valor Medal Upgrades in Pentagon's Review

After a three-year review of medals for heroism in conflicts following 9/11, the Pentagon has upgraded 57 awards for valor .

Brittnay McCall, a survivor outreach coordinator for the Ohio National Guard and Gold Star Spouse, copes daily with the loss of her husband, U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel McCall, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2007. (Ohio Army National Guard/Michael Carden)

Gold Star to Gold Star: This Survivor Works Daily to Help Others

She helps others even as she learns to help herself.

President Donald Trump presents the Medal of Honor on March 27, 2019, to Trevor Oliver, son of Army Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, who died saving his fellow soldiers from a suicide bomber in Iraq. Army photo via Twitter

Trump Presents Medal of Honor to Fallen Hero's Son

"Your father's courage and sacrifice will live for all time."

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz poses with Petty Officer Traci Huddleston, first recipient of the Coast Guard Medal for heroism since 2012. (Courtesy USO)

Petty Officer Awarded First Coast Guard Medal Since 2016 for Heroism in Vegas Shooting

Petty Officer 2nd Class Traci Huddleston disregarded her own safety to guide others to cover.

Memorial Day 2019

Mlitary.com honors and remembers the fallen.

View the Tribute

Select Service

My Membership

army

My Profile Army Home Page

navy

My Profile Navy Home Page

air force

My Profile Air Force Home Page

marines

My Profile Marines Home Page

coast guard

My Profile Coast Guard Home Page

national guard

My Profile National Guard Home Page

Spouse

My Profile Spouse Home Page

My Profile News Home Page

Most Popular Military News

The Marine Corps insignia is visible behind Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller as he takes questions from reporters at the unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaign engravings on the USMC War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Nov. 21, 2017, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Top Marine Makes Plea to End Suicide, Says 'Zero Shame' in Admitting Problem

Active-duty suicide rates in the Navy and Marine Corps reached a 10-year high last year.

Courtland Savage from early in his training. (Courtesy Courtland Savage)

Navy to Change Pilot Call Sign Protocol After Minority Aviators Report Bias

The head of naval aviation has directed the creation of a new process for approving and reviewing pilots' call signs.

Ray Weaver, of Lancaster, Pa., supports Rolling Thunder 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua L. DeMotts)

Thunder's End: Rolling Thunder to Mark Final Memorial Day Event This Weekend

This year's annual Rolling Thunder veterans tribute will be the last.

The front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

VA Ready to Roll Out Mission Act Program on June 6 But Expect Glitches: Officials

Officials say the benefits of a system giving veterans more say in their own health care outweigh any drawbacks.

Sgt. Kelvin Ansari a Savannah, Georgia, police officer who served 21 years in the Army, was killed May 12, 2019, while responding to a robbery. He left behind a wife and four children ranging in ages from 5 to 25. Savannah Police Department

Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty Was Father of 4 and Army Veteran

Kelvin Ansari left behind a wife and four children ranging in ages from 5 to 25. He had served 21 years in the Army.