The United States Congress established the Airman’s Medal on July 6, 1960 to give the Air Force its own version of the Soldier’s Medal which had been awarded to all branches of service since its creation in 1926. These military decorations are bestowed upon Air Force personnel who distinguish themselves by heroism not involving actual [...]
The Navy and Marine Corps Medal was created by an Act of Congress on August 7, 1942 as the second highest non-combat medal awarded to Navy and Marine Corps personnel. These military decorations are generally awarded to service persons for heroism that includes risking their lives in actions that do not involve combat with an [...]
On July 2, 1926 an Act of Congress established the Soldier’s Medal as one of the U.S. Army’s most prestegious military awards. It may be presented to service persons who distinguish themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy while serving in any branch of U.S., or friendly foreign armed services, that are [...]
The Distinguished Flying Cross is one of the more interesting military medals ever created. Service persons of friendly foreign nations serving with the U.S. during wartime are eligible to receive this military medal, as well as certain civilians. It can be awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who are deemed to have performed [...]
The Defense Superior Service Medal was created with an Executive Order issued by President Ford on February 6, 1976. It is awarded by the Department of Defense as senior military decorations to members of the U.S. military for superior meritorious service in positions of significant responsibility. It is generally awarded to flag and general officer grades [...]
On July 20, 1942, an Act of Congress created the Legion of Merit as one of only six special military medals issued as a “Neck Order” which could be given to U.S. military personnel as well as foreign military personnel and dignitaries. The awards of these military decorations made to U.S. military persons were to [...]
On August 7, 1942, Congress authorized the creation of the Silver Star as a U.S. Navy military award. Four months later, on December 15, 1942, Congress extended that authorization to create a U.S. Army decoration. Congress also made the Silver Star available for award to civilians. The Secretary of War had approved the Silver Star [...]
Richard Nixon created the Defense Distinguished Service Medal through an executive order on July 9, 1970 to be awarded for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. It is the highest of our peacetime military awards, and normally is only presented to very senior officers involved with [...]
As a United States Armed Forces service member, one must understand the hardships that will be endured and the obstacles that one must overcome in serving our country. The price some brave troops have paid for the freedom and independence of this country is far more than we as average citizens could ever comprehend. We [...]
In every war America has fought, our military has always answered duty’s call of commitment and bravery. The history of America’s fighting forces is proof of how powerful freedom can be. American soldiers have always gone out and fought, never faltering in their determination to protect freedom. In the pursuit of freedom and the defense [...]
