Medal of Honor recipients would see their pensions increase 6-fold under new proposal
EXCLUSIVE: A new, bipartisan, bicameral bill would boost pensions for Medal of Honor recipients six-fold. The legislation, reintroduced by Texas Republicans Rep. Troy Nehls and Sen. Ted Cruz and New ...
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WWII veteran honored with medal on his 101st birthday
WAUSA, Neb. (KTIV) - A World War II veteran, in Wausa, Nebraska, celebrated his 101st birthday Wednesday. “Well, I was kind ...
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How a Korean War helicopter pilot made Medal of Honor history
Lt. j.g. John Koelsch's most notable sortie ultimately cost him his life, but through his actions, the pilot he risked his ...
Chef José Andrés responds to President Trump's 'dismissal' weeks after earning Presidential Medal of Freedom
Humanitarian and chef José Andrés spoke out Tuesday after President Donald Trump claimed he had "fired" Andrés from the ...
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Medal of Honor recipient shielded the wounded from harm
In the halls of Arlington High School in eastern New York sits a bronze statue depicting a Soldier rescuing an alumnus of the ...
Biden Awards Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis
President Biden, a Catholic, awarded the medal with distinction to the pontiff, to whom he has turned for personal guidance.
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Stanford alum receives national medal for 3D imaging
Kristina M. Johnson, a three-time Stanford graduate, was selected by President Biden as a recipient of the National Medal for ...
Carlisle: Dickin Medal awarded to WW2 pigeon set for auction
A military medal awarded to a Second World War racing pigeon from Dalton is set to be auctioned in Carlisle. The Dickin Medal, considered the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, will be part of a ...
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Funeral, interment of American hero, Medal of Honor recipient at West Point
Keep smiling,” were two poignant words offered by Becky Baran, the youngest child of Capt. Paul William “Buddy” Bucha, in a ...
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed ...
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A product of basketball obsession, Oregon’s Elisa Mevius embraces creativity, gold medal mindset
They were picked to finish seventh out of eight teams in the tournament but made an improbable run, including a 17-16 victory over Spain in the gold medal game in front of German basketball legend ...