BIDEN TO AWARD MEDAL OF HONOR TO UNION SOLDIERS IN 'ONE OF THE EARLIEST SPECIAL OPERATIONS' IN ARMY HISTORY Those ... Nelson Jr. In May 1970, David's company had come under attack by enemy forces.

Robert Kerrey led Navy SEAL teams in Vietnam and was later elected governor of Nebraska and then to the U.S. senate for a dozen years.

Green Berets representing all of the Special Forces Groups participate in a commemorative Wreath Laying Ceremony at the President John F. Kennedy's grave site at Arlington National Cemetery ...

After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...

Graphic novel spotlights actions of Medal of Honor recipient who, even in a body bag, refused to die On May 2, 1968, Benavidez was serving with the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam when a 12 ...

I). AN ACT To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to the unknown American who lost his life while serving overseas in the armed forces of the United states during the Second World War.

The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces. The medal was first authorized in 1861 for Sailors and Marines, and the ...

Corporal Fred B. McGee's actions on Hill 528 during the Korean War on June 16, 1952, were nothing short of heroic.Born in ...

“It was an honor having them serve ... sergeant during his time with Special Forces, Bymer said. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal. Sign up for Task ...

That is how Girard Army veteran Ken David described receiving the Medal of Honor — the nation ... what David explained were elite or special forces, against the small U.S. force.