From combat medic to Paralympian: What drives Ellie Marks?
Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks is our 2024 Soldier of the Year. But that only scratches the surface.
The Navy petty officer ensuring the Carney stays focused on the fight
Meet Personnel Specialist 1st Class Alexander Boston, Military Times' Navy Service Member of the Year.
Ukraine-born airman’s translations aided allied efforts as war erupted
Khymchenko’s translations during multiple deployments may have helped save countless lives since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022.
This Marine colonel went from flying fighter jets to exploring space
As a child growing up in Northern California, Marine Col. Nicole Mann would look at the stars and wonder if she could ever explore them herself.
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Military Times’ 2024 Service Members of the Year
These seven are the 2024 Military Times Service Members of the Year.
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First Space Force Ranger hopes guardians follow in his footsteps
Space Force guardian Capt. Daniel Reynolds became the first in his service to earn the coveted Ranger tab.
FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeed
Frederick Smith may be the founder of a multibillion-dollar company, but his greatest honor was when his Marines dug a hole for him in Vietnam.
The Coast Guardsman who was the calm voice amid a firestorm
Over four days, the Coast Guard search-and-rescue team assisted in saving 40 people.
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Military Times presents the 2023 Service Members of the Year
The annual awards program, established in 2001, recognizes and salutes the exemplary service of military personnel, active and reserve, and one veteran.
By Military Times staff
On NATO’s eastern flank, this soldier rose to the challenge
Master Sgt. Justin Bolin, Military Times' 2023 Soldier of the Year, played a major role in the Army's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
By Davis Winkie
This Marine took reins of air traffic control during Kabul evacuation
Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, Military Times' 2023 Marine of the Year, controlled air traffic for the largest noncombatant evacuation in military history.
Whidbey Island rescue aircrewman puts his life on the line for others
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Anthony Anglikowski, Military Times' 2023 Sailor of the Year, put his life on the line to rescue hikers in Washington state.
Coast Guard cutter commander lauded for mentorship, team building
Lt. Chelsea Sheehy, Military Times' 2023 Coast Guardsman of the Year, ensures her crew has the training and resources they need to achieve their goals.
By Diana Stancy
Air Guard nurse walked alongside Taliban to rescue patients from Kabul
Maj. Katie Lunning, Military Times' 2023 Airman of the Year, helped saved dozens of lives during the evacuation of Afghanistan as a critical care nurse.
Space Force captain kept US Cabinet officials safe amid Europe crisis
Capt. Victoria Garcia, Military Times' 2023 Guardian of the Year, led the first space electronic warfare deployment at the onset of the war in Ukraine.
Army retiree powerfully impacts veterans and his community
Lindsey Streeter, Military Times' 2023 Veteran of the Year, has made community outreach the central focus of his life.
Service Members of the Year: Watch all their inspiring stories
Meet six extraordinary individuals.
By Military Times staff
The incredible story of how this Marine crash-landed a KC-130J, saving its crew after a midair collision
Military Times' Marine of the Year helped save the lives of his crew with his heroic piloting ― and got a new call sign out of it.
By Todd South
