Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces
WEBLearn about the various medals, ribbons, badges, and devices that recognize military service and personal accomplishments of U.S. service members. Find out the general order of precedence, the branches of service, and the inactive and obsolete awards.
United States Military Decorations and Medals, Listed In Order By ...
WEBChart of all United States Military medals and decorations, listed in order of precedence, for the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Top 15 Military Medals / Awards Ranked & Explained
WEBMay 22, 2024 · The U.S. military awards prestigious medals to recognize valor, heroism, and meritorious service (going above and beyond the call of duty) in combat conditions. In addition, military members can earn medals for acts of non-combat heroism, campaign, expeditionary, and service.
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Military Medals Database: Find Recipients of U.S. Honors
WEBSearch for recipients of U.S. military awards, including the Purple Heart and the Medal of Honor, by name, conflict, branch or award. The Hall of Valor is the world’s largest public database...
Description of Awards - U.S. Military Awards for Valor - Top 3
WEBThe Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. It is awarded for gallantry in action: While engaged in action...
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Military Awards
WEBThis regulation provides policy and guidance for U.S. Army awards, including the Army Good Conduct Medal. It covers criteria, procedures, approval authorities, and exceptions for individual and...
US Military Medals by Order of Precedence- Home of Heroes
WEBLearn about the highest military awards for valor in combat given to the armed forces of the United States. See the order of precedence of the Medal of Honor, Service Cross, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star and more.
Home | Medal of Honor | The United States Army
WEBMar 3, 2023 · Find the names, citations, and stories of all the U.S. Army recipients of the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest medal for valor in combat. Browse by campaign, year, or name, and visit...
Experience > Honors for Valor - U.S. Department of Defense
WEBLearn about the military's highest and second-highest awards for valor: the Medal of Honor and the Service Crosses. The Silver Star Medal is the third-highest decoration for extraordinary...
Experience - U.S. Department of Defense
WEBFor service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and...