On this day in 1943, a hero is born. Jon R. Cavaiani would earn the Medal of Honor for his bravery in Vietnam. The staff sergeant had...

On this day in 1923, a hero is born. Forrest L. Vosler would go on to serve in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. His...

On this day in 1943, a U.S. soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Would you believe that he took out a...

On or around this day in 1892, an American hero is born. Private Henry Johnson would go on to save a fellow soldier during World War I....

On this day in 1944, a U.S. soldier engages in a heroic action. Roy W. “Bill” Harmon would later receive the Medal of Honor for his...

On this day in 1944, two soldiers engage in an action that would earn each a Medal of Honor. William K. Nakamura and Frank H. Ono were...

On this day in 1918, a hero is born. David Kingsley is known for his service in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II—but...

On this day in 2006, a hero makes the ultimate sacrifice. Jared C. Monti was known for his toughness, his bravery—and his thoughtfulness...

On this day in 2017, a hero passes away. Arthur “Bull” Jackson is known for his courageous service during the World War II Battle of...

On this day in 1918, a Navy lieutenant is held as a German prisoner. Edouard Victor Michel Izac had been captured just a few days...

On this day in 1951, a paratrooper engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Rodolfo “Rudy” Hernandez was perhaps an...

On this day in 1918, a hero is born. William “Bill” Crawford is perhaps best known for shocking cadets at the Air Force Academy in the...

On this day in 1915, a hero is born. First Lt. John Robert Fox would go on to become one of only seven black men to receive the Medal of...

On this day in 1969, a hero receives the Medal of Honor from President Richard Nixon. Thomas James “Jim” Kinsman was among the few to...

On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Four Leslie H. Sabo Jr. was the son...

On this day in 1976, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy would become the first sailor to...

On this day in 1924, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Alejandro Ruiz was perhaps an unlikely hero? Indeed, he might never have...

On this day in 1945, a U.S. Army soldier participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Joe Hayashi’s mom and stepdad...

On this day in 1916, a hero is born. Emil Kapaun would go on to serve as an Army chaplain in both World War II and the Korean War. Today,...

On this day in 1981, a hero is born. Michael Monsoor would go on to serve as a Navy SEAL during the War on Terrorism. He would receive a...