A remembrance ceremony Saturday in Wrightsville will honor Anna Bybee Grayson, who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — the only all-Black, all-female unit deployed overseas ...

Her principal said she has an "unwavering commitment to hard work" and a "determination to become the best version of herself ...

A measure introduced by Representative Derrick Van Orden calls for the issuance of a congressional gold medal for Donald ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- Four surviving Chinese American veterans of World War II and others were presented with one of the nation's highest civilian honors on Sunday. In a ceremony commemorating their ...

The medal, which recognizes the service of U.S. Army Rangers during World War II, was presented by former U.S. Rep. and Sen. Bill Nelson, who also served as NASA administrator. The honor was ...

Reynolds L. Tomter, believed to be the oldest surviving World War II U.S. Merchant Marine veteran, died Sunday at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center ...

Bert Edelstein ’74 won national recognition for the long-classified efforts of his father and other World War II heroes.

Sixty-four years after becoming the first Black player to play in an NHL game, hockey pioneer Willie O'Ree is set to receive the highest award given by Congress. On Wednesday, the NHL announced that ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKBT) -- Congressman Derrick Van Orden introduced legislation Friday to award President Donald Trump the Congressional Gold Medal, according to a release. Van Orden has chosen to ...

The "Man in the Red Bandana," a Nyack native, who rescued as many as 18 people before he died in the 9/11 World Trade Center attack is up for the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional ...