What unites the small community of Medal of Honor recipients is not just bravery but the duty to serve beyond the battlefield.

In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.

Marine Commandant Eric Smith explains why the Corps keeps fighting to honor Marines decades after the battle ends.

The Medal of Honor should transcend politics and prejudice. For some, America's painful past meant recognition come too late.

Athan Kaliakmanis and Charlee Crawford represent Rutgers In a world where sports are the only reason for conferences to exist, I’m very happy that the Big Ten recognizes – and celebrates – academics.

Cautions for veterans about fireworks, a new cemetery in the Alaska interior, and a Puerto Rican Vietnam hero is nominated for the medal of honor.

Rep. Tom Barrett has introduced legislation to rename the Charlotte post office in honor of Ensign Francis C. Flaherty, a Charlotte native who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his sacrifice during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Grand Avenue came alive as Cruisin' Grand celebrated America's 250th anniversary, honoring Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Royce Williams.