Joseph Drake, 100, of Hawley, is one of five surviving U.S. Army Rangers who served in World War II. He received a ...

The bill was inspired by retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams, a legendary aviator who got into the longest dogfight in U.S.

Greg LeMond, who is one of the most decorated cyclists in American history as a three-time Tour de France winner, has been honored with the Congressional Gold Medal ...

In his proclamation for St. Clair’s 175th anniversary, Mayor Richard E. Tomko made reference to the town’s residents who made ...

“The Presidential Medal of Freedom award you gave to your donor is not better than the Congressional Medal of Honor given to military heroes,” he wrote on social media.

In honoring Sister Veronica plans are in the works to have a Memorial Garden built for all the work she has done. Sister ...

Long after Walker’s death, her act of resistance was rewarded: President Jimmy Carter formally reinstated her Medal of Honor in 1977.

The push to honor the local decorated veteran has been in effect for years, Kelly noted. This latest resolution will go to ...

Fort A.P. Hill was redesignated in 2023 as Fort Walker, in honor of the Civil War-era Medal of Honor recipient Dr. Mary E. Walker. The base will once again be Fort A.P. Hill following an order by ...

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor given by Congress. It recognizes individuals or groups whose achievements have made a lasting impact on American history and culture.

US Army Rangers from WWII, including Sgt. Joseph Drake of Hawley were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, D.C., on Thursday for their bravery.