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Nearly 70 years later, Korean War Marine veteran awarded Silver Star on his 89th birthday
On that day in 1951, the company was bombarded by Chinese mortar and cannon fire and assaulted by Chinese infantrymen.
By Philip Athey
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Fate of Iraq War hero Alwyn Cashe’s Medal of Honor now rests with the White House
Cashe died in 2005 from injuries sustained while trying to save his men from a burning Bradley Fighting Vehicle,
This 97-year-old just finished the Marine Corps Marathon. Here’s how the Iwo Jima veteran earned a Silver Star
The backstory behind this inspiring Marine:
By Jared Morgan
For Alwyn Cashe’s family, another step towards an overdue honor
House lawmakers advanced plans Tuesday to award the Medal of Honor to the Iraq War hero.
Marine Raider awarded Silver Star after 4 hour firefight in Afghanistan
Three Bronze Stars with valor and four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with valor also came out of the fight.
By Philip Athey
Chesty Puller is a legend for his 5 Navy Crosses. Here’s how he earned his Silver Star.
Happy 121st Birthday Chesty Puller, wherever you are!
By Shawn Snow