1942: The French navy at Toulon scuttles its ships and submarines so the ... 1956: American Al Oerter wins his first of four consecutive men’s discus gold medals at the Melbourne Olympics. 1957: Bobby ...

From acting legends to women who have smashed through glass ceilings, the royals have honoured these pioneers and icons ...

The U.S. Army Special Forces, known as the Green Berets, were officially established on June 19, 1952, with the creation of ...

If you are a civilian employee or other non-military personnel, and you believe you might ... policies and directives under each order, decoration or medal in the Medals Chart. Include all ...

The 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced Sunday night on ESPN, with first-timers once again stealing the show. This year’s group of winners featured 14 first-time Gold Glovers, tied with ...

She earned the National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal and a Combat Action Ribbon. The EA-18G Growler is a variant of the F/A-18F Super Hornet and provides tactical jamming ...

McDowell left the service five decades ago, but had not received his medals until Friday’s ceremony. One of those is a Purple Heart medal given to people wounded in combat. “Fortunately God ...

Good Conduct Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. "Sarah not only served our country bravely and honorably as a soldier, she was also a daughter, a sister and a friend to many," Beck said.

where 13 local veterans will be honored with Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals. The event, which takes place just days before the official Veterans Day on Nov. 11, will celebrate ...

Shoup’s was the 123rd Medal of Honor awarded in World War II (Army 67, Navy 29, Marines 26, Coast Guard 1), the third for Tarawa. The others went, posthumously, to two Texans, Lieut. William ...