Soldiers who've both served in combat and mastered their job skills will soon earn a new badge recognizing both achievements.

The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every ...

Each year, the US Army awards deserving Soldiers the opportunity to transition from the enlisted ranks into the officer corps while earning a bachelor's degree through the Green to Gold Program.