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Honors May 3, 2016

Dad: soldier son killed in training crash deserves Arlington Cemetery burial

A soldier from the Louisiana National Guard who died alongside Marines in a training accident deserves to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, his father said Saturday.

Honors May 3, 2016

NJ community's ‘Field of Dreams’ flag project honors fallen veterans

A New Jersey community is covering all the bases this Memorial Day, honoring US veterans from the area who gave their lives fighting for America.

MILITARY May 3, 2016

Elite fighter pilots earn Congressional Gold Medal; American Fighter Aces honored at Capitol

Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles "Chick" Cleveland flew 145 combat missions in Korea and Vietnam, shooting down at least five planes during a career in which he logged more than 4,500 flying hours.

Honors May 3, 2016

WWI hero's lost Purple Heart to be returned to grandson

Six years before he died in a car crash, Daniel W. Quinlan was among the 138 World War I veterans to receive the first Purple Heart medals issued by the U.S. military.

Honors May 3, 2016

Coast Guard Can Respond to 20 Percent of Known Illegal Drug Shipments

The Coast Guard is a $10 billion David waging a war against a $750 billion transnational criminal organization, an admiral says.

Honors May 3, 2016

Is photo of baby in flag patriotic or disgraceful?

A picture of a newborn being cradled in Old Glory has put a Virginia photographer in a flag flap over whether the image is patriotic or disgraceful.

Veterans May 3, 2016

WWII veteran, 89, wounded in France receives belated Bronze Star, Purple Heart for his service

A World War II veteran from Rhode Island finally received the military honors he earned in combat while in the Army.

Honors May 3, 2016

Miniature Drones Win Soldier Praise at Army Experiment

U.S. Army maneuver officials here just finished testing miniature drones and other high-tech, soldier kit, much of which is designed to help infantry squads and platoons spot the enemy first.

Honors May 2, 2016

Designs released for new National Medal of Honor Museum to be built in SC

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation released designs for a new museum and education center in South Carolina Wednesday, a museum that architects hope will inspire visitors to go above and beyond the call of duty in their own lives.

Honors May 2, 2016

Texas declares ‘Chris Kyle Day,’ as Medal of Honor petition drive launches

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared Feb. 2 as "Chris Kyle Day" in his state, honoring the late sniper as a petition drive also gets underway to consider him for the Medal of Honor.

Veterans May 2, 2016

WWII veteran recognized, at last, as Tuskegee Airman in surprise ceremony

More than a half-century later, a World War II veteran from West Virginia was at last recognized as a member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen on Wednesday.