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Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petrys reception at... From Left, Hon. Joseph Westphal, Under Secretary of the Army and U.S. Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, 38th Chief of Staff of the Army, U.S. Senator... Hon.

Family and friends smiled and shared stories from the pews of Bicentennial Chapel as Staff Sgt. Brenton Grierson was promoted to sergeant first class during a ceremony Aug. 5 in the sanctuary.

Military members and veterans can be at a disadvantage in getting screenings that can spot pre-cancerous growths and provide earlier diagnoses.

A new Army facility in Natick has been named for U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. There was a moving tribute and special dedication at ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Sergeant First Class Villarreal. He's served three ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – A Newport News man preparing to retire after 22 years serving in the U.S. Army just got a big surprise. SFC Jerrell Rice won $200,000 playing the April 24 Powerball drawing.