Hooper was credited with 22 confirmed enemy KIA during a single day in February 1968. Maj. Bruce Crandall helped save 70 wounded troops in Vietnam. "General John Pershing recognized Samuel Woodfill as the most outstanding soldier of the First World War." The Air Force is entering the crucial summer push to hit its enlistment goals by the end of the fiscal year. Army Cpl. Luther Story was 19 years old when he was killed defending fellow U.S. troops in South Korea in 1950. Carter earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions during WWII. Two former NASA astronauts and military veterans were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor yesterday during an event at the White House. An officer in the Minnesota Air National Guard was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for her heroism rescuing troops in Afghanistan. “These airmen exemplify the rescue and attack mission of the 355th Wing,” the Air Force said. Load More