A Cedar Rapids veteran of the Vietnam War was presented several medals Friday, more than five decades after he finished his military service.

Included in the awards and decorations the now-sergeant deceptively wore were the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon and ...

Lawmakers are working to award the Congressional Gold Medal to retired Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr., who spent eight and a half years in captivity after being shot down during a bombing mission during ...

Upcoming events in Lake County include the grand opening ceremony of Cherry Lake Park in Groveland at 4 p.m. Oct. 31 and the ...

Elk+Elk is honored to be the presenting partner of Military Salutes ... Iraqi Freedom where he earned his Army Commendation Medal with “V” device for life-saving efforts in combat outside ...

Over the course of his military career, Breckheimer was honored with numerous decorations, including the Army Commendation Medal and the Purple Heart. Breckheimer began looking for ways to ...

From sports people to TV stars and police officers, these are just some of the people paving the way and making an impact in ...

There are those who focus on certain regiments, specific military campaigns and even single decorations of the highest order, such as the Victoria Cross. Rarities are always prized (short lived ...

A Navy investigation also found the boat’s crew wasn’t using the most up-to-date charts ... awards, including letters of commendation, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the ...

and military decorations; and various campaign medals. The monarch in right of each Canadian province also issues distinct orders and medals to honour residents for work performed in just their ...