From its beginning in December 1861, the Medal of Honor stands as the pinnacle of military recognition in the United States, ...

The Medal of Honor is the only American military decoration worn around the neck rather than pinned to the uniform. Each of ...

The Navy's newest destroyer the USS John Basilone takes its name from the Medal of Honor recipient and hero of the Battle of ...

Victor Leonard Kandle — a World War II soldier from Puyallup who was honored posthumously with the Medal of Honor. It’s not ...

Donald Trump caused controversy on Thursday by saying the civilian Presidential Medal of Freedom was "much better" than the ...

Community leaders came together on Thursday to break ground on the Medal of Honor Memorial in Honor Park. The memorial ...

U.S. Navy Lt. Clyde E. Lassen, Venice High School Class of 1960, earned the Medal of Honor for his actions on the night of June 19, 1968, when the then 27-year-old helicopter pilot recovered two Naval ...

according to the National Medal of Honor Museum. He got shot days later just above the right ankle on Dec. 6, 1950, while Fox ...

American Legion San Dieguito Post 416 will observe Veterans Day 2024 with a celebration service at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at 210 W. F Street, Encinitas. Included will be proclamations from Mayor ...

The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces. The medal was first authorized in 1861 for Sailors and Marines, and the ...

But, there are great acts of military valor that do not go unnoticed. These are recognized through the Medal of Honor— presented by the president in the name of Congress— the highest military ...

Biden approves Medal of Honor for Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in Vietnam War The White House says President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War-era Army pilot ...