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

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, of Murphysboro, is seeking his seventh term as the Washington representative of the 12th District in ...

At a San Francisco ceremony, Millie Cervantes will accept the Congressional Gold Medal for her grandfather, who died in ...

Lawmakers are working to award the Congressional Gold Medal to retired Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr., who spent eight and a half ...

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are pushing for swift passage of legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal — the nation’s highest civilian honor — to a Navy veteran who was the first ...

HANNIBAL — Just before Veterans Day, the Rotary Club of Hannibal heard a special presentation about two Congressional Medal ...

Dustoff crews did it every day, over and over again," said Major General Patrick Brady.Recently, a group of Vietnam War ...

On Sept. 26, 2024, the Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act became law. President Joe Biden signed ...

The medal is Congress’ most prestigious civilian honor. “Frank Sinatra is perhaps the greatest singer of popular American music of this century,” said Rep. Michael Castle, R-Del. Rep. Jose Serrano, ...

The National Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 47 will honor the legacy of Montford Point Marine Alonzo H. Rouse by presenting his family with the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously.

For his valiant efforts, President Donald Trump presented the congressional medal of honor to Jim in 2016. He also received two purple heart awards as well as athletic hall of fame recognitions as ...

"His sacrifice and strength throughout his captivity is unfathomable, amazing, and deserving of the highest honor that Congress can bestow, a Congressional Gold Medal." Alvarez, a native of ...