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‘Honor Your Hero’ Photo Essay Contest By The Epoch Times

Honor Your Hero #HonorYourHero To honor the heroes who have sacrificed their lives for America's freedom, The Epoch Times wants its readers to honor the heroes...

Sam Elliott pays tribute to SGT Ray Lambert on the 2019 National Memorial Day...

2019's Academy Award winning actor Sam Elliott pays tribute to Sergeant Ray Lambert on the 30th National Memorial Day Concert on PBS which aired...

Alabama’s ‘Sound of Freedom’: Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson works to save human...

"Sound of Freedom" has put a spotlight on the issue of human trafficking, and Navy SEAL Jared Hudson has a unique perspective on the subject of the film.

Press Conference: Medal of Honor Nominee Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick” Payne

This press conference offers members of the media the opportunity to speak with Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick” Payne. Thomas Payne will receive the...
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima

Who were the United States Marines in the photo “Raising the Flag on Iwo...

The Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima photo of six United States Marines raising an American flag over the Japanese island of Iwo Jima...

Running Away from Terror: A Chilling Look at the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Asmaa was the first Syrian refugee resettled in Idaho. She calls Boise her home along with her two sons. She endured many dangers before...
American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s Story

American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s Story

American Pastor Saeed Abedini is currently serving an 8-year prison sentence in Iran simply because of his Christian faith. A naturalized U.S. citizen, Pastor...

Matthew Schrier on Meeting Al Qaeda in Syria

In December 2012, Matthew Schrier embarked on a mission: to get the most hard-core combat photographs coming out of Aleppo, Syria at the time....

Korean War Vet, 90, Honors Fallen Military Members

Robert Kohler, a 90-year-old Korean War veteran, is no stranger to honoring military heroes. He’s an avid long-distance runner who regularly carries a large American...

The Murph Challenge: A Memorial Day Tribute to the Fallen

Every Memorial Day, fitness enthusiasts and newcomers around the country and across the globe prepare to honor fallen Navy SEAL Michael P. Murphy and many...

The Purple Heart

February 22, 2020 marks 88 years since General Douglas MacArthur reinstated the Purple Heart, the oldest military decoration still awarded today. The Badge of...

The true story of William Pitsenbarger of The Last Full Measure Film

'The Last Full Measure' hits theaters on January 24th, 2020 -- but before you go to the theater, check out the amazing true story...