medal of honor

This Wyoming War Hero Salute goes back to when we were a very young state. In 1873 Cheyenne was a newborn town and Charles Duval Roberts was born on base where his father served, Fort D.A. Russell.

In a series on Wyoming war heroes comes another “bad ass.” That's meant only with reverencce. We take pride in them all, but one may have had an extra chip on his shoulder - Army Lieutenant Vernon Baker.

On the early life of Charles F. Carey, Jr., not much is written. What the Technical Sergeant did in January 1945, however, spoke volumes about him.

Fortunately, we have some people from Cheyenne, who've actually received the Medal of Honor for their duty, valor and honor of their country.

This is an amazing story of a REAL American Hero!  Thanks to all of our Veterans, Active Military, Guard, Reservists and all of their Families! WASHINGTON — An Army sergeant who exposed himself to intense enemy fire in an effort to save comrades in Afghanistan will be awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration, the White House announced Friday...