Read what Donald Stratton went through on December 7, 1941. He suffered severe burns, but returned to service in the WAR.
Learn what Chief Petty Officer Matthew O'Connor did on the battlefield -- although not exactly where he did it. DETAILS
You may remember Sinise for his role as Lt. Dan Taylor in the movie "Forrest Gump." Read about this prestigious AWARD.
Charles McGee, age 100, served in WW II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was honored during the President's State of the Union address. Read more about this AVIATION LEGEND. And watch the inspirational Air Force VIDEO.
Murphy earned the Medal of Honor during the Korean War, but his service didn't stop after he left the Corps. Read more about HIM.
Read about the actions of Doris Miller, who rose to the defense of USS West Virginia on DECEMBER 7, 1941.
Austin saved the life of a buddy -- twice -- at the cost of his own. Read his STORY.
The event was observed in Washington, DC, by WW II veterans and others. Here's the Department of Defense news RELEASE.
Petty Officer Tyler Gantt was honored for his actions during Hurricane Harvey. What he did was nothing short of incredible, as you'll read in this Military Times ARTICLE.
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