Military Honor

News and stories that spotlight U.S. military service, awards and decorations and military history.

Military Times presents the 2023 Service Members of the Year

The annual awards program, established in 2001, recognizes and salutes the exemplary service of military personnel, active and reserve, and one veteran.

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On NATO’s eastern flank, this soldier rose to the challenge

Master Sgt. Justin Bolin, Military Times' 2023 Soldier of the Year, played a major role in the Army's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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This Marine took reins of air traffic control during Kabul evacuation

Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, Military Times' 2023 Marine of the Year, controlled air traffic for the largest noncombatant evacuation in military history.

Whidbey Island rescue aircrewman puts his life on the line for others

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Anthony Anglikowski, Military Times' 2023 Sailor of the Year, put his life on the line to rescue hikers in Washington state.

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Coast Guard cutter commander lauded for mentorship, team building

Lt. Chelsea Sheehy, Military Times' 2023 Coast Guardsman of the Year, ensures her crew has the training and resources they need to achieve their goals.

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Air Guard nurse walked alongside Taliban to rescue patients from Kabul

Maj. Katie Lunning, Military Times' 2023 Airman of the Year, helped saved dozens of lives during the evacuation of Afghanistan as a critical care nurse.

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Space Force captain kept US Cabinet officials safe amid Europe crisis

Capt. Victoria Garcia, Military Times' 2023 Guardian of the Year, led the first space electronic warfare deployment at the onset of the war in Ukraine.

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Army retiree powerfully impacts veterans and his community

Lindsey Streeter, Military Times' 2023 Veteran of the Year, has made community outreach the central focus of his life.

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On Memorial Day, Biden lauds fallen troops who ‘dared all, gave all’

The president called on Americans to ensure that their “sacrifice was not in vain.”

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Army special operations community concludes first-ever Heritage Week

While the Regimental Honors program for this community began in 1981, Heritage Week began this year.

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Scientists identify remains of Army sergeant killed in Korean War

The sergeant served with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.

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Remains of Army POW from Korean War identified

Sgt. 1st Class Coon was a member of C Battery, 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division.

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Remains of World War II POW, Bataan Death March survivor identified

Pvt. Leroy M. Slenker, 28, of El Segundo, California served as a member of 75th Ordnance Depot Company in 1941.

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Remains of Army corporal who died while a POW in Korea identified

Cpl. Delbert L. White, of Ottumwa, Iowa, served in D Company, 2nd Engineer (Combat) Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division in late 1950 when captured.

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Possible remains of World War II soldiers await transport at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 23, 2021.

Researchers identify remains of Army private killed in WWII

Pvt. Myron E. Williams, of Dixon, Illinois, served in Company L, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division at the time of his death.

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Honor guardsmen assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), render honors during an honorable carry at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 27, 2020.

Agency identifies remains of Army corporal, Korean War POW

Sgt. Lawrence J. Robidoux served in B Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in November 1950 when he was reported missing.

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Remains of two soldiers killed in Korean War identified

Two soldiers who were killed during the Korean War have been accounted for, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

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The Medal of Honor is seen around the neck of Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, June 25, 2019.

Black Vietnam-era Army officer to receive Medal of Honor

The honor will go to retired Army Col. Paris Davis nearly 60 years after Davis distinguished himself during the Vietnam War.

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Defense Department officials say 23-year-old 1st Lt. Carl D. Nesbitt died when his plane was shot down in May 1944, during a huge bombing mission over Leipzig, Germany.

Remains of fighter pilot shot down in WWII identified

Defense Department officials say 1st Lt. Carl D. Nesbitt died when his plane was shot down during a bombing mission over Leipzig, Germany in May 1944.

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