NY Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Wilson, retired, received the Medal of Honor on Sgt. Henry Johnson's behalf in 2015. In June, he'll witness the renaming of Fort Polk to Fort Johnson ...

For over 150 years, the Medal of Honor has stood as the highest award in the U.S. military across all branches. It recognizes the service members who have distinguished themselves with the highest ...

Medal of Honor recipients Bob Patterson, front, ... He received the Medal of Honor in 1969 from Nixon. He rose to the rank of command sergeant major. Major Patrick Brady, ...

In a rare move for the U.S. military, Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer has reenlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve after 15 years out of uniform.

Under the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends, or MEDAL, Act, the monthly pension for Medal of Honor recipients would jump from $1,406.73 per month to $8,333.33.

Fort A.P. Hill was redesignated in 2023 as Fort Walker, in honor of the Civil War-era Medal of Honor recipient Dr. Mary E. Walker. The base will once again be Fort A.P. Hill following an order by ...