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Tag: Distinguished Service Cross

Four Indiana National Guard Soldiers Awarded Indiana Distinguished Service Cross
September 12, 2025 — INDIANAPOLIS — Four Hoosier National Guard Soldiers received the Indiana Distinguished Service Cross awards during a Sept. 12 ceremony at Indiana National Guard headquarters at Stout Field.Chief... MORE

Indiana National Guard leadership poses with front from right, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brett Milton, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Craig Adams, Sgt. 1st Class Adam Kabella and Sgt. Dalton McCollum, are recognized for their heroism during a ceremony at Stout Field in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

134th Infantry’s lone WWII Medal of Honor recipient a ‘One Man Army’
March 24, 2022 — LINCOLN, Neb. – Staff Sgt. Junior James Spurrier was born in Castlewood, Virginia, Dec. 14, 1922, as James Ira Spurrier Jr. to Ira and Ruby Spurrier. When Spurrier enlisted into the Army on Sept. 25,... MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Junior James Spurrier of Company G, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II against the enemy at Achain, France, Nov. 13, 1944.

Army Updates Standards for Appearance, Grooming, Uniform Wear in New Directive

Pennsylvania Guard Hosts Helicopter Orientation for Emergency Responders

Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 Tests Oklahoma Guard's Unmanned Aerial System Capabilities

Four Indiana National Guard Soldiers Awarded Indiana Distinguished Service Cross

Pennsylvania Air Guard Commemorates Patriot Day With Formation Training Flight