Mount Everest Day, observed on May 29th, celebrates the world’s tallest mountain and the awe-inspiring story behind its creation. Formed by the powerful collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic ...

Those in the audience were reminded that they live in the “best country, state and city in the world” because of the soldiers ...

The Army stopped using iconic funeral processions called caissons because horses were getting sick and dying. They're back ...

The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington offers patriotic displays of soldiers who performed extraordinary acts of bravery in combat, meriting the highest United States military honor.

As the nation honors the men and women who died while in service defending the United States this Memorial Day, The Daily Item is highlighting the six Valley veterans who received the Medal of Honor.

Mase graduated in 2010 from Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria. Air Force Airman Jason M. Frank graduated from basic military training ... third annual contracting awards ceremony.

In addition, he has received awards and scholarships from Apple Federal Credit Union, Mount Vernon Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Northrop ...

The only Women's Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in World War II received a Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday ... is now listed under "Prominent Military Figures." ...

Five military personnel were on Wednesday conferred the MacGregor Memorial Medal by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan for outstanding contributions in military reconnaissance ...

Members who fall under the old 10 cm policy do not have to modify their medals mounting. It should be only done by attrition/new mounting. The first or only star is worn in line with the centre line ...

Entitlement to campaign and service medals is typically recorded on the individual's personal service record. Personal service records are available from the National Archives of Australia. If medal ...