Military Awards (Page 2)

Updated on Oct 17, 2021

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

By Austin J. Dahmer

Updated on Oct 8, 2021

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

Updated on Sep 24, 2021

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

Updated on Sep 14, 2021

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

Updated on Sep 7, 2021

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

Updated on Aug 12, 2021

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

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

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

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Division Sailor Receives Purple Heart Medal

History

This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Paratrooper With A Silver Star And 3 Purple Hearts UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Paratrooper With A Silver Star And 3 Purple Hearts

By Brian Adam Jones

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

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

Updated on Jul 1, 2021

History

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

Updated on Jun 25, 2021

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor ‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

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

Updated on May 24, 2021

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

Updated on May 22, 2021

Culture

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

Updated on May 8, 2021

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A new documentary tells the heroic story of the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor since Vietnam A new documentary tells the heroic story of the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor since Vietnam

Updated on Apr 15, 2021

Three immigrants who earned the US military’s highest award for combat bravery Three immigrants who earned the US military’s highest award for combat bravery

By Patrick Baker

Updated on Apr 7, 2021

Culture

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

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

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

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

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

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

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

Updated on Feb 16, 2021

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

Updated on Jan 27, 2021

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

Updated on Jan 11, 2021

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The Military Needs To Get A Handle On Its Awards Process The Military Needs To Get A Handle On Its Awards Process

By Carl Forsling

Updated on Jan 8, 2021

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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 Trump poised to award Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe, 15 years after he gave his life to save his men

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

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

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

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

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

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

By Adam Linehan

Updated on Dec 13, 2020

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

Updated on Dec 11, 2020

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

Updated on Dec 11, 2020

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

Updated on Dec 5, 2020

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

Updated on Dec 3, 2020

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

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

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

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

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

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

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

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

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Air Force Cross Recipient: It’s ‘Remarkable’ A Fellow Airman Is Up For The Medal Of Honor Air Force Cross Recipient: It’s ‘Remarkable’ A Fellow Airman Is Up For The Medal Of Honor

By Other

Updated on Dec 1, 2020

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Air Force Tech Sgt. John Chapman Will Be Awarded The Medal Of Honor In August Air Force Tech Sgt. John Chapman Will Be Awarded The Medal Of Honor In August

Updated on Nov 30, 2020

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Why Did The Air Force Withhold The Names Of 5 Drone Operators Getting Awards? Why Did The Air Force Withhold The Names Of 5 Drone Operators Getting Awards?

Updated on Nov 30, 2020

Tech & Tactics

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

Updated on Nov 25, 2020

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Green Beret Singled Out For Blame In Niger Ambush Probe Recommended For Silver Star Green Beret Singled Out For Blame In Niger Ambush Probe Recommended For Silver Star

By Adam Linehan

Updated on Nov 22, 2020

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

Posted on Oct 27, 2020

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

Posted on Oct 13, 2020

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

Posted on Oct 11, 2020

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

Posted on Sep 11, 2020

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

Posted on Sep 4, 2020

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

Posted on Sep 2, 2020

Fort Bragg paratroopers receive Purple Hearts, valor awards for roles in Afghanistan deployment Fort Bragg paratroopers receive Purple Hearts, valor awards for roles in Afghanistan deployment

Posted on Aug 29, 2020

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 28, 2020

82nd Airborne soldier wounded in Afghanistan firefight receives Purple Heart 82nd Airborne soldier wounded in Afghanistan firefight receives Purple Heart

Posted on Aug 26, 2020

Georgia veteran who faked Purple Heart and Silver Star gets maximum jail time Georgia veteran who faked Purple Heart and Silver Star gets maximum jail time

Posted on Aug 19, 2020

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

Posted on Jul 30, 2020

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

Posted on Jul 17, 2020

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

Posted on Jul 15, 2020

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

Posted on Jul 13, 2020

Culture

Sorry, Mav: There’s actually no such thing as a ‘TOPGUN trophy’ Sorry, Mav: There’s actually no such thing as a ‘TOPGUN trophy’

Posted on Jul 3, 2020

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

Posted on Jul 3, 2020

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

Posted on Jun 27, 2020

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

Posted on Jun 27, 2020

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

Posted on Jun 20, 2020

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

Posted on May 28, 2020

History

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

Posted on May 19, 2020

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