Military Awards(Page 2)

Explainers, policy updates and news about military awards.

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

By David Roza

Updated on Oct 19, 2021

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
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9 months after getting Pentagon approval, Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t received the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Oct 17, 2021

Global War on Terrorism Medals
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It’s time to stop awarding the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

By Austin J. Dahmer

Updated on Oct 8, 2021

Army fires officer accused of faking deployments and awards amid multiple affairs
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Army fires officer accused of faking deployments and awards amid multiple affairs

By James Clark

Updated on Sep 24, 2021

Marine Sgt. Zachary Parsons
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‘Blue Angels’ Marine awarded highest non-combat heroism medal after saving 3 kids [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Sep 14, 2021

Navy corpsman killed in Kabul airport attack posthumously promoted and awarded Purple Heart
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Navy corpsman killed in Kabul airport attack posthumously promoted and awarded Purple Heart

By David Roza

Updated on Sep 7, 2021

Navy SEAL killed in Yemen raid was awarded posthumous Bronze Star for valor
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Navy SEAL killed in Yemen raid was awarded posthumous Bronze Star for valor

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Aug 12, 2021

Floyd Lindstrom, Medal of Honor
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Black and Native American heroes from as far back as WWII may see Medal of Honor upgrades

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor
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Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Division Sailor Receives Purple Heart Medal
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This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

Decades after hellish ‘Black Hawk Down’ battle, 60 special operators will have their awards upgraded
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Decades after hellish ‘Black Hawk Down’ battle, 60 special operators will have their awards upgraded

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 1, 2021

ac-130 crew
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AC-130 gunship crew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for saving 88 lives during Afghanistan battle

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 25, 2021

This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety
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This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety

By James Clark

Updated on May 24, 2021

Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later
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Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 22, 2021

Why it took 16 years for this Marine to finally receive his Purple Heart
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Why it took 16 years for this Marine to finally receive his Purple Heart

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam
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How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays
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One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Feb 16, 2021

Green Beret killed in gunfight with Jordanian soldier to posthumously receive Silver Star
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Green Beret killed in gunfight with Jordanian soldier to posthumously receive Silver Star

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 27, 2021

White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration
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White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 11, 2021

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
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Trump poised to award Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe, 15 years after he gave his life to save his men

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

Special Forces doctor awarded for saving lives despite his own injuries following a motorcycle accident
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Special Forces doctor awarded for saving lives despite his own injuries following a motorcycle accident

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 30, 2020

Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha on why soldiers go to war
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Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha on why soldiers go to war

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 12, 2020

Special Tactics airman awarded Air Force Cross for saving Green Beret team in desperate 8-hour firefight
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Special Tactics airman awarded Air Force Cross for saving Green Beret team in desperate 8-hour firefight

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 11, 2020

Airman to receive Air Force Cross for heroic actions during enemy ambush in Afghanistan
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Airman to receive Air Force Cross for heroic actions during enemy ambush in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 6, 2020

Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq
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Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 5, 2020

‘Least F–ks Given,’ ‘Keyboard Commando,’ and other decorations you earned, but never got until now
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‘Least F–ks Given,’ ‘Keyboard Commando,’ and other decorations you earned, but never got until now

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 4, 2020

Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle
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Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 3, 2020

A-10 Pilot
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A-10 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for dramatic landing with missing canopy and no landing gear

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 8, 2020

Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight
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Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 3, 2020

US special operations forces behind al-Baghdadi raid awarded Presidential Unit Citation
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US special operations forces behind al-Baghdadi raid awarded Presidential Unit Citation

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 30, 2020

Airman earns Bronze Star for supporting airstrikes in Iraq that killed more than 100 enemy fighters
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Airman earns Bronze Star for supporting airstrikes in Iraq that killed more than 100 enemy fighters

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 27, 2020

Medal of Honor for heroic soldier Alwyn Cashe delayed amid Supreme Court fight
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Medal of Honor for heroic soldier Alwyn Cashe delayed amid Supreme Court fight

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 24, 2020

Air Force medics awarded Bronze Star for heroism during special ops raids in Afghanistan
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Air Force medics awarded Bronze Star for heroism during special ops raids in Afghanistan

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 13, 2020

Sailors receive awards for thwarting a gunman who attacked Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
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Sailors receive awards for thwarting a gunman who attacked Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 11, 2020

Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism
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Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 8, 2020

This adorable little rat is trained to sniff out landmines — and he’s way better than EOD
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This adorable little rat is trained to sniff out landmines — and he’s way better than EOD

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 26, 2020

He joined the Army to avenge the 9/11 attacks. On the 19th anniversary of that day, he’ll receive the Medal of Honor
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He joined the Army to avenge the 9/11 attacks. On the 19th anniversary of that day, he’ll receive the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 11, 2020

Army sergeant major to receive Medal of Honor for saving 75 hostages from ISIS
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Army sergeant major to receive Medal of Honor for saving 75 hostages from ISIS

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 4, 2020

Report: Army Ranger to receive Medal of Honor for saving dozens of prisoners held by ISIS
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Report: Army Ranger to receive Medal of Honor for saving dozens of prisoners held by ISIS

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 2, 2020

Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan
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Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 28, 2020

Special tactics airmen earn 90 awards for battling terror groups worldwide
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Special tactics airmen earn 90 awards for battling terror groups worldwide

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 30, 2020

‘Every generation has its heroes’ — Army veteran who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal
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‘Every generation has its heroes’ — Army veteran who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 17, 2020

Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan
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Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 15, 2020

National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game
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National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 13, 2020

Pentagon authorizes two awards for troops involved in COVID-19 response
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Pentagon authorizes two awards for troops involved in COVID-19 response

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 3, 2020

46 Medal of Honor recipients came together for a hockey game, and this badass photo was the result
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46 Medal of Honor recipients came together for a hockey game, and this badass photo was the result

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 27, 2020

Rafael Peralta’s death ensured four other Marines would live. His Medal of Honor award recommendation explains how
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Rafael Peralta’s death ensured four other Marines would live. His Medal of Honor award recommendation explains how

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 27, 2020

Senator pushes Medal of Honor upgrade for Marine sergeant who threw back enemy grenade in Vietnam
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Senator pushes Medal of Honor upgrade for Marine sergeant who threw back enemy grenade in Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 20, 2020

US troops responding to the COVID-19 pandemic could receive hazardous duty pay and awards
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US troops responding to the COVID-19 pandemic could receive hazardous duty pay and awards

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2020

C-130 aircrew receives Combat Action Medal for dodging RPG over Afghanistan
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C-130 aircrew receives Combat Action Medal for dodging RPG over Afghanistan

By David Roza

Posted on May 19, 2020

29 Purple Hearts awarded for Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Al-Asad Air Base
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29 Purple Hearts awarded for Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Al-Asad Air Base

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 5, 2020

Several troops diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury after Iran’s missile attack will receive Purple Hearts
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Several troops diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury after Iran’s missile attack will receive Purple Hearts

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 29, 2020

Special tactics airmen receive valor awards for daring Middle East raids, one of which took out top Al Qaeda leader
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Special tactics airmen receive valor awards for daring Middle East raids, one of which took out top Al Qaeda leader

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 11, 2020

Steve Carell’s ‘Space Force’ parody actually got military awards right
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Steve Carell’s ‘Space Force’ parody actually got military awards right

By David Roza, James Clark

Posted on Apr 10, 2020

This WWII medic treated grunts even after taking shrapnel wounds. Now he’s finally getting a Purple Heart
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This WWII medic treated grunts even after taking shrapnel wounds. Now he’s finally getting a Purple Heart

Posted on Apr 3, 2020

Trump directs Army to award 30th Infantry Division with Presidential Unit Citation for heroism during WWII
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Trump directs Army to award 30th Infantry Division with Presidential Unit Citation for heroism during WWII

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 18, 2020

75 years ago, this Medal of Honor recipient braved a ‘death-sown’ minefield to reach 2 injured soldiers
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75 years ago, this Medal of Honor recipient braved a ‘death-sown’ minefield to reach 2 injured soldiers

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 18, 2020

Trump awards retired Army Gen. Jack Keane the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Trump awards retired Army Gen. Jack Keane the Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2020

3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting will receive Purple Hearts
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3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting will receive Purple Hearts

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 11, 2020

Air Force crew receives medals for ‘legendary airmanship’ in 9-hour firefight against ISIS stronghold in Afghanistan
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Air Force crew receives medals for ‘legendary airmanship’ in 9-hour firefight against ISIS stronghold in Afghanistan

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 4, 2020

Florida senators are pushing for Purple Hearts for service members wounded in the NAS Pensacola shooting
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Florida senators are pushing for Purple Hearts for service members wounded in the NAS Pensacola shooting

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 26, 2020

Marine grunt being considered for award after saving 3 from fiery car crash
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Marine grunt being considered for award after saving 3 from fiery car crash

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 23, 2020

New Vietnam War movie ‘The Last Full Measure’ takes some well-deserved shots at the military’s award process
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New Vietnam War movie ‘The Last Full Measure’ takes some well-deserved shots at the military’s award process

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 23, 2020

There’s a petition calling for a ‘War on Drugs’ medal. Here are 11 other awards also worth considering
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There’s a petition calling for a ‘War on Drugs’ medal. Here are 11 other awards also worth considering

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 17, 2020