James Peyton tells ABC15 he was injured multiple times in combat - in one incident, he explains he had to remove shrapnel from his own chest and had no other choice.

During his New York Guard service he earned numerous medals, including two New York State Military Commendation Medals, New York State Conspicuous Service Star (Federal Service) and a New York State ...

Congratulations are in order for Chief Warrant Officer Jose Alvarez for his dedicated service to the US Marine Corps. At this time, Alvarez is the only officer with this title in ...

The excellence, honor, and shining example of Black servicemembers along with pressure from the NAACP led to President Truman ...

Monday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. The federal holiday is observed each year to recognize Americans who've served in the ...

That concluded a career during which he garnered honors as an outstanding soldier, leader and manager, collecting medals and ...

The Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act recognizes Army medical evacuation helicopter crew members — pilots, crew chiefs and medics — “who served honorably during the Vietnam ...

Michael Korda writes a beautiful book in remembrance of the World War I poets whose work he loved. We hope you’re enjoying ...

Local veteran Joe Pisano displayed his latest artwork called 'The Guardian - Wings of Sacrifice' to honor the men and women ...

It took 56 years to undo a paperwork error, but Vietnam War veteran Pat Payne finally received his Combat Infantry Badge ...

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned Tuttle's Purple Heart to his daughter, Carolyn Peckham, during a private ...