Navy SEALs | The Complete Guide
From pay to test scores, weapons and campaign histories, this comprehensive look at Navy SEALs was written by former SEALs and SOCOM members.
Silver Star
Captain Lacie Hester First Woman in Air Force History to Be Awarded Silver Star
Captain Lacie ‘Sonic’ Hester’s courage under fire during the largest air-to-air engagement in over 50 years not only earned her the Silver Star but shattered barriers, proving once again that valor knows no gender.
Former Army Captain Larry L. Taylor to Receive Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Heroism
Vietnam War hero and Chattanooga native, former Army Captain Larry L. Taylor, to receive Medal of Honor for daring rescue mission in 1968.
Leigh Ann Hester: The First Woman To Earn A Silver Star Since WWII
In 2005, Sgt. Hester became the first female Silver Star Medal recipient since World War II for her valor in close combat during an enemy ambush in Iraq.
Decorated Navy SEAL Died in HALO Training Accident
Last week, the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) reported the death of an East Coast-based decorated US Navy SEAL from Massachusetts.
Robert Byron Fuller: A Navy Cross Recipient Who Survived Six Years in Hanoi Hilton
Rear Adm Robert Byron “By” Fuller is one of the dozens of men who braved the severe treatment as a Prisoner of War during the Vietnam War.
1st LT. Arnold R. Flook, the Intelligence Interrogator Who Earned the Silver Star in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir
On Dec. 7, 1950, 1st Lt. Arnold R. Flook, an interrogator with the 181st Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) Detachment attached to the 1st Marine Division (MarDiv), earned a Silver Star for actions taken during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Flook lost his life in the battle, becoming the only casualty for the 181st CIC Detachment during the Korean War.
Brothers in Arms: Army Rangers and TACPs
Whether calling in close-air support or coordinating insertion, extraction, or CASEVACs, the Air Force’s elite STS is as badass as they come.
The Giant Killer: A Fascinating Look at the Smallest Green Beret in History
While he was a more than capable Green Beret, Richard Flaherty — who was just 4 feet, 9 inches tall — had to fight just to join the Army.
A Green Beret’s Actions Highlight Why the US Needs to Be in Somalia
The actions of William Doyle contributed to 173 enemies killed and 60 more wounded while saving “countless” partner forces.
Esper Recommends Postumous Medal of Honor for SFC Cashe
Defense Secretary Mark Esper told members of Congress this week in a letter that SFC Alwyn Cashe’s actions “merit the award of the Medal of Honor.”
Force Recon legend, Major James Capers, receives hero’s welcome in his hometown
Capers has been awarded some of the nation’s highest honors for his meritorious 22-year long service, including a nomination for the Medal of Honor.
