Military Awards(Page 3)

Explainers, policy updates and news about military awards.

Latest in Military Awards

News

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

By Paul Szoldra

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

By Jeff Schogol

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Culture

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s new kit was inspired by a Medal of Honor recipient

By Task & Purpose

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History

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

By David Roza

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Former Green Beret Ron Shurer receives the Medal of Honor

By Task & Purpose

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

By Jeff Schogol

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

By Jeff Schogol

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Military Life

Unbelievable hero finally awarded the Medal of Honor after 34 years.

By Patrick Baker

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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

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

By David Roza and James Clark

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History

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

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

By Haley Britzky

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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

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

By Haley Britzky

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3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting will receive Purple Hearts

By Jeff Schogol

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

By David Roza

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Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia, speaks about his service, and the relationship to Army Values.

By Task & Purpose

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Military Life

This Vermont nonprofit returns lost or stolen medals of valor to the veterans who earned them

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

By Jared Keller

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

By Paul Szoldra

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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

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Green Berets receive dozens of combat awards for ‘valorous actions’ during Afghanistan deployment

By David Roza

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2 Air Force special operations medics receive Silver Star for saving dozens in Afghanistan battles

By Paul Szoldra

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News

Navy posthumously awards aviator and air crew wings to 3 sailors killed in Pensacola shooting

By Paul Szoldra

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History

Two A-10 pilots receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing troops under heavy fire in Afghanistan

By David Roza

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Former Green Beret pardoned by Trump for alleged murder wants his Distinguished Service Cross back

By Jeff Schogol

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Culture

A new Vietnam War film tells a story of battlefield heroism, and the desperate fight to see it recognized

By James Clark

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News

Navy halts process to revoke tridents for Eddie Gallagher and three other SEALs

By Jeff Schogol

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Trump vows the Navy will not revoke Eddie Gallagher’s SEAL trident

By Jeff Schogol

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Navy could take away tridents for Eddie Gallagher and other SEALs

By Jeff Schogol

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Air Force Special Tactics Chief awarded Silver Star for raining hell on the enemy in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

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An Army staff sergeant was finally awarded the Silver Star he earned 75 years ago

By Haley Britzky

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It’s the birthday of the Marine Corps — and its first Post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipient

By Paul Szoldra

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News

Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush

By Jeff Schogol

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Military Life

Here’s what you need to do to receive a Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

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History

This Green Beret earned a Medal of Honor by being everywhere at once during a hellacious Afghan battle

By Haley Britzky

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Military Life

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

By James Clark

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News

Green Beret to receive the Medal of Honor for saving 4 wounded soldiers in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

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News

‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car

By Haley Britzky

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Military Life

One special ops deployment resulted in 21 Purple Hearts, 7 Bronze Stars, and 5 Silver Stars for combat heroism

By Haley Britzky

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Military Life

WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank

By Haley Britzky

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The Air Force could potentially upgrade ‘a few’ valor awards to the Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

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Military Life

Four life-saving military working dogs receive prestigious medals for courage

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News

Air Force PJ receives Bronze Star for fighting off Taliban for hours while twice wounded

By Jared Keller

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Military Life

Meet this year’s top military working dog

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Military Life

A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered

By James Clark

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Military Life

The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday

By Haley Britzky

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News

Trump orders Navy to rescind awards given to prosecutors who lost case against Eddie Gallagher

By Paul Szoldra

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After Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher was found not guilty of murder, the prosecutors who lost the case received awards for ‘superb results’

By Paul Szoldra

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News

Artillery soldier awarded Bronze Star for raining mortars on ISIS fighters during a harrowing firefight

By Jared Keller

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News

50 sailors on USS John S. McCain honored for their bravery during 2017 collision

By Paul Szoldra

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History

‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents

By Jeff Schogol

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The Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient could also receive 15 years’ worth of back pay

By Jeff Schogol

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News

Army to begin awarding new Expert Soldier Badge later this year

By Haley Britzky

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Tech & Tactics

This C-17 crew fought near-zero visibility and broke diplomatic protocol to save a life. Now they’re up for awards

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News

It’s official: David Bellavia to be the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

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Military Life

Each of the 4 heroes killed in a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger has received a valor award

By Jeff Schogol

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News

UNC Charlotte shooting hero awarded posthumous ROTC Medal of Heroism

By Jared Keller

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News

Soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross for picking up live grenade and throwing it back at the enemy

By Haley Britzky

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Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes

By Paul Szoldra

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‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son

By Haley Britzky

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‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero

By Haley Britzky

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Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq

By Haley Britzky

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Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

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