On the night of Feb. 24, 1969, Airman 1st Class Levitow was serving as the loadmaster aboard an AC-47, codename “Spooky 71,” ...

The Medal of Honor ... the Medal of Honor from three wars. Their actions, like the other recipients of the medal, were far and above the call of duty. During the Civil War, the job of color ...

Lt. j.g. John Koelsch was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism as a rescue helicopter pilot during the Korean War. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command) During the Korean War ...

In World War II alone, more than 12 million Americans served in the military. Only those who served in frontline units are likely to earn the Medal of Honor. Indeed, many have been awarded ...