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The medal created by Marines when ‘s--- hit the fan’ on Guadalcanal

Born out of the popular idiom of the time — “Let George do it!” — the George Medal was awarded to those who were on Guadalcanal when "s--- hit the fan."

By Claire Barrett

23 hours ago

Harlem Hellfighters awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Hegseth, who recently oversaw the stripping of a base name honoring a Harlem Hellfighter, presented the award to descendants of the Harlem Hellfighters.

By Claire Barrett and J.D. Simkins

8 days ago

Tricare to end coverage of weight-loss meds for some military retirees

Advocates are pushing back against Tricare's plan to end its coverage of weight-loss drugs for Tricare for Life beneficiaries by Aug. 31.

By Karen Jowers

2 weeks ago

Lawmakers announce legislation to restore office for Afghan relocation

The Enduring Welcome Act would restore a government office — closed last month by the Trump administration — that led Afghan relocation efforts

3 weeks ago

DOD to offer new medal for personnel deployed to Southern Border

The Mexican Border Defense Medal recognizes service members deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border since Jan. 20, according to a DOD memo.

4 weeks ago

Six soldiers honored for subduing Fort Stewart shooter, aiding wounded

Six soldiers received the Meritorious Service Medal for their actions during an active shooter incident that wounded five service members at Fort Stewart.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 weeks ago