Latest "Service Members of the Year" stories

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.

By Military Times staff

5 months ago

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.

By Davis Winkie

5 months ago

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.

By Irene Loewenson

5 months ago

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.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 months ago

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.

By Diana Stancy Correll

5 months ago

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.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago