Features Section List
Valor Features
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Medal of Honor
Read citations and other resources concerning the nation’s highest medal for valor in combat.
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Medal of Honor: Salvatore A. Giunta
Staff Sgt. Salvatore A. Giunta was awarded the Medal of Honor on Nov. 16, 2010.
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Medal of Honor: Robert Miller
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor on Oct. 6, 2010.
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Medal of Honor: Bruce Crandall
Maj. Bruce Crandall was awarded the Medal of Honor on Feb. 26, 2007.
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Medal of Honor: Woodrow Keeble
Master Sgt. Woodrow Keeble was awarded the Medal of Honor March 3, 2008.
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Medal of Honor: Ross McGinnis
Pfc. Ross McGinnis was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 2, 2008.
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Medal of Honor: Jared Monti
Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti was awarded the Medal of Honor on Sept. 17, 2009.
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Medal of Honor: Tibor Rubin
Cpl. Tibor Rubin was awarded the Medal of Honor on Sept. 23, 2005.
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Medal of Honor: Paul Smith
Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 2, 2005.
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Stories of Valor
Stories on this page capture many untold stories of valor, recognizing those that have displayed heroic courage through their actions in the face of a lethal enemy.
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Events Features
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Gold Star Mothers
The Army cherishes the mothers of its Soldiers as bedrocks of support and comfort, and honors the mothers of its fallen as resilient legacies of their children’s service.
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U.S. Army Veterans
Your service. Your sacrifice. Your stories. The United States honors and remembers its veterans in many ways year-round.
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Army Birthday
In 1775, the United States Army was established to defend our young nation, and since then, our Soldiers remain Army Strong.
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Best Ranger
The Army’s Best Ranger Competition is a grueling three-day athletic competition held at Fort Benning, Ga.
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Best Warrior
This annual competition names the Department of the Army’s Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.
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Drill Sergeant of the Year
The four-day Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition is an event that tests the best NCOs who train Army recruits.
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Hurricane Relief
Learn how to help those affected by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.
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Keith L. Ware Journalism Awards Competition
View nominations and winners of the Keith L. Ware Journalism Awards Competition.
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Military Spouses Day
Military Spouse Day pays tribute to the spouses who play a vital role in the nation’s defense.
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Patriot Day
Patriot Day remembers the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the heroes that were born from the ashes of that day.
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Season of Remembrance
Events during the season recognize and remember the contributions of Soldiers, civilians, veterans and family members.
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Transcontinental Motor Convoy
The transcontinental motor convoy retraces the route of the first major motorized expedition across the United States, from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco.
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U.S. Army Olympians
Learn about United States Army Olympians through news, biographies, videos and photos.
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Year in Photos
This annual year-end special features the best of Army.mil's feature photos, drawn from a variety of Defense Department sources.
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History Features
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Battle of the Bulge
An overview, slideshow and newsreel footage commemorate World War II’s Battle of the Bulge, which was fought in December of 1944.
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Battle of Gettysburg
A narrated battlescape sets the stage for this interactive multimedia presentation recounting the American Civil War’s pivotal battle.
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Centennial of Army Aviation
From ace pilots during WWII, to today's Army, to the first aircraft taking off of the beaches of North Carolina, the Army has been a part of aviation since its beginning.
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D-Day
The U.S. Army remembers the June 6, 1944, invasion of Normandy, France, also known as D-Day. Archival footage, audio, photos, artwork and maps tell the story.
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Operation Arkansas
On September 24, 1957, Soldiers were ordered to Little Rock Central High School to enforce the desegregation of the school.
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Integration of the Armed Forces
The U.S. Army recognizes the 60th anniversary of the integration of the armed forces.
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Korean War
Thousands of American and allied veterans served and fought on the war-torn Korea peninsula from 1950-1953.
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Post WWII Japan
Archival footage, photos, documents and artwork frame a multimedia recounting of the post world War II U.S. occupation of Japan.
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Timeline of Terrorism
A multimedia presentation details the history of terrorism in the United States.
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Heritage Features
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Army Values
The Army Values are Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. View the creeds and download posters that exemplify these Army values.
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African Americans in the U.S. Army
This multimedia presentation commemorates more than 200 years of distinguished African-American service to the nation.
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American Indians in the U.S. Army
This multimedia presentation commemorates the distinguished service of American Indians in the U.S. Army.
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Asian/Pacific Americans in the U.S. Army
This multimedia presentation commemorates the distinguished service of Asian/Pacific Americans in the U.S. Army.
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Hispanic Americans in the U.S. Army
This multimedia presentation commemorates the distinguished service of Hispanic Americans in the U.S. Army.
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Women in the U.S. Army
Women are an invaluable and essential part of the Army. Currently, women serve in 91 percent of all Army occupations and make up about 14 percent of the active Army.
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Army Service Uniform
Learn about past and present Army Service Uniforms.
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Fact Files
Learn about many of the weapons, equipment and vehicles used by the U.S. Army.
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Faces of Strength
You’re about to meet some everyday heroes. Each one has always answered his or her Country’s call with selfless service and undaunted courage.
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Army Family Action Plan
The Army Family Action Plan was first created in 1983.
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Symbols & Insignia
This page identifies a wide assortment of Soldier insignia, ribbons, medals, badges, tabs and patches.
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