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Brianna Scurti won the Coast Guard's highest volunteer honor for helping families through housing crises, an active shooter incident, and even preventing a suicide. The mom of two represents hundreds of trained volunteers who serve as lifelines for military families during their toughest moments.
When Corey Robinson's firefighter father died in 2013, the Honor Guard he founded stood vigil. Now Corey leads that same unit, supporting grieving families through their darkest moments.
Eight years before Charles Lindbergh's famous solo flight, Coast Guard Lieutenant Elmer Stone piloted the first aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919. His 54-hour journey in a Navy-Curtiss flying boat proved that transoceanic flight was possible and earned him honors from three nations.
A security guard at a Lagos bank found $9,100 left behind by a customer and returned every dollar, earning recognition across Nigeria's security industry. His employer is hosting a special ceremony to honor his integrity.
President Trump signed legislation allowing a Medal of Honor monument to be built near the Lincoln Memorial, honoring America's bravest warriors. The bill passed both chambers of Congress unanimously over six years, showing rare bipartisan unity.
Roosevelt School in Rahway, New Jersey celebrated 73 fifth and sixth graders who earned Honor Roll recognition for their third marking period achievements. The school threw a special awards ceremony complete with ice pops to honor their hard work.
After more than a decade of advocacy, the White House has approved the Medal of Honor for Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who sacrificed his life to save a Polish officer in Afghanistan. The Staten Island hero will receive America's highest military honor for using his body to shield an ally during a 2013 suicide attack.
Rugby league player Jai Arrow walked through a guard of honor with his baby daughter after being forced to retire due to Motor Neurone Disease. His former team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, responded with an emotional 48-6 victory dedicated to their beloved teammate.
A New Jersey high school celebrated 54 students who earned their way into the National Honor Society through academic excellence and community service. The ceremony honored juniors and seniors who demonstrated scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Rock legend Alex van Halen flew from California to his Dutch hometown to receive one of the Netherlands' highest civil honors. The city of Nijmegen knighted the 73-year-old drummer for his "powerful, dynamic and precise" contributions to music history.
In Kigwema village, shelves full of books stand open to anyone who wants them, with no librarian watching or locks on the doors. The honor system works because neighbors choose to believe in each other.
India's second-highest civilian honor recognizes five extraordinary lives spanning film, law, music, education, and public service. The 2026 Padma Vibhushan celebrates careers that shaped a generation.
Wayland Baptist University celebrated over 100 students joining academic honor societies and earning recognition for their achievements. The ceremony highlighted future STEM teachers and students excelling across disciplines from nursing to theology.
A Chihuahua-sized mixed breed rescued from an elderly couple now patrols with Mexico's National Guard in full uniform. The pint-sized recruit has become the unit's most beloved member and a viral sensation.
More than 150 vocational students in New York balanced demanding technical training with academic excellence to earn honor roll status. These teens are proving you can master welding, culinary arts, and healthcare skills while maintaining top grades.
When Hawaii faced its worst flooding in 20 years, the National Guard jumped into action, launching rescue missions across Oahu to bring families to safety. Communities are coming together to rebuild after the unprecedented storm.
Hundreds of volunteers braved freezing temperatures Saturday to retire holiday wreaths at Fayetteville National Cemetery, clearing the entire site in under an hour. The annual tradition, led by Gold Star mother Jannie Layne, is teaching a new generation to honor fallen service members year-round.
Briar Cliff University celebrated academic excellence as dozens of students earned top honors across 30 programs, from nursing to environmental science. The ceremony recognized achievements that prove dedication and hard work still define student success.
When fast-moving wildfires threatened northern Minnesota communities, Governor Tim Walz mobilized the National Guard to join hundreds of firefighters working around the clock to protect residents. Despite challenging conditions, crews achieved 30% containment on one major blaze while coordinating evacuations and keeping people safe.
Fifty-six Coast Guard members dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines are returning to duty with full back pay and restored service records. The move corrects what officials now call an unconstitutional overreach that punished service members for personal health choices.
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