This is the latest effort to recognize James Capers Jr. for his heroism during an April 1967 ambush in Vietnam.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll today will honor the soldiers who sprang into action to stop the active-duty sergeant accused of ...

Legislation was introduced in the Senate, Feb. 17, 1862, which authorized the medal for the Army, and followed the pattern of a similar award approved for naval personnel in December 1861.

On August 7th, Americans take the time to recognize and celebrate Purple Heart Day, an annually observed holiday that honors ...

President Joe Biden on Friday awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration, to seven U.S. Army veterans for heroism during the Korean War and Vietnam War.

Sen. Charles E. Schumer penned a letter to the U.S. Army chief of staff on Tuesday, urging him to recommend Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis for the distinction.

President Biden presents the Medal of Honor to retired Army colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., in 2021 for conspicuous gallantry while serving during the Korean War. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) ...

Puckett, a first lieutenant during the war, received the Medal of Honor for "acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty, while serving as Commander, 8th U.S. Army Ranger ...

In 1863, the medal was approved for Army officers. Despite changes to the criteria and guidelines for award of the Medal of Honor, it remains the military's highest honor for bravery.

Army Ranger Legend to Receive Medal of Honor at 94 Retired Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. visits U.S. Army Rangers who are competing in the 2021 Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Georgia, April 16 ...

Shurer will be the 11th soldier to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism in Afghanistan. -- Hope Hodge Seck can be reached at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter at @HopeSeck.