Military Awards

Explainers, policy updates and news about military awards.

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Military Life

A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms

By Joshua Skovlund

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History

Army’s first M10 Booker, ‘Another Episode,’ christened by families of soldiers

By Patty Nieberg

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Military Life

Medal of Honor and Silver Stars: A brief history of valor awards in the American military

By Joshua Skovlund

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News

The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now

By Jeff Schogol

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History

A Marine’s Bronze Star offers insight into US troops’ heroism during the Kabul evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

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News

This Medal of Honor recipient now has a street named after him. It used to be named for a Confederate

By Nicholas Slayton

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News

A Purple Heart reminds us that US troops are still fighting in Northern Africa

By Max Hauptman

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News

Special Forces colonel arrested in 2020 for domestic violence could have his tab revoked

By Haley Britzky

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News

Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation

By David Roza

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News

How the Sgt. Maj. of the Army earned two Bronze Stars with Valor

By Haley Britzky

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Military Life

Selfless service and sacrifice: Meet the 3 newest Medal of Honor recipients

By Haley Britzky

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News

Alwyn Cashe was a hero to his soldiers long before he charged into a burning vehicle in Iraq

By Haley Britzky

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News

The Marine Corps has a ‘participation award’ problem

By Brent Kreckman

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News

Alwyn Cashe to finally receive posthumous Medal of Honor for Iraq War heroism

By Haley Britzky

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News

There’s a good reason why this Air Force general only wears 3 ribbons on his dress uniform

By David Roza

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News

9 months after getting Pentagon approval, Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t received the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

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