In his opening remarks at the White House ceremony, Biden said the Medal of Honor recipients epitomized the American ideal ...

Perry Township resident Samuel Jaquez turned 100 years old on Dec. 27. The U.S. military vet served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars.

At a White House ceremony on Friday, January 3, 2024, President Joe Biden presented Medals of Honor to seven Soldiers who served in ...

The first Americans awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest U.S. valor award for combat, were two nurses ...

Vice Admiral Samuel Gravely Jr. is the first Black American to reach the rank of captain, admiral and vice admiral in the U.S. Navy.

President Joe Biden will hold a star-studded ceremony at the White House Saturday for the latest batch of Medal of Freedom recipients.

Two close advisers to the president were also honored, in addition to career lawmakers who have worked across the aisle and ...