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Wounded war dog receives top military honors

Lucca, who completed more than 400 successful missions as an IED dog, suffered severe burns and the loss of a leg during an explosion in 2012.

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Two awarded Medal of Honor for action in WWI

In a ceremony at the White House on June 2, two soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for conspicuous gallantry during World War I.

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Marine who dove on grenade awarded Medal of Honor (VIDEO)

Marine Lance Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter, who fell on a live grenade to shield his fellow Marines from the impending blast, was awarded the Medal of Honor Thursday for his heroic and selfless actions that fateful day in Afghanistan in 2010. Carpenter, now 24, was seriously wounded from the explosion. He lost most of his […]

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President Obama pays tribute to fallen heroes on Memorial Day (VIDEO)

In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Memorial Day by honoring the brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country.

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Memorial Day Message from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel

Memorial Day is a time for citizens across this nation to remember and pay tribute to America’s sons and daughters who sacrificed themselves in service to their country.

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