The Battle of Savo Island was America’s worst Naval defeat
Many battles occurred during World War II, where the Allies forces constantly engaged in war with the Japanese forces and the Nazi Germans. After the Midway events, the allied troops…
Ukrainian soldier who told Russian warship ‘go f— yourself’ awarded medal
The story of Snake Island and its defenders have come to embody the spirit of Ukrainian resistance during the 2022 Russian invasion. On February 24, during the initial Russian multi-front…
Today in military history: First Medal of Honor action
On Feb. 13, 1861, Colonel Bernard J.D. Irwin distinguished himself in a rescue mission during an early United States—Apache conflict, which would earn him the nation’s first ever medal of…
4 outstanding things you didn’t know about Dan Daly
If you’ve joined the Marine Corps or if you’ve studied military history, then you’re likely very familiar with the legendary Dan Daly. For the uninitiated, he’s known for being one of the most decorated service members of all time. He coined an …
8 things you never knew about the Purple Heart Medal
August 7 is Purple Heart Day. A day when we are encouraged to pause and reflect on those wounded in battle and those who have given their lives in service to our country. The Purple Heart has had a long and interesting history, filled with starts, s…
Everything you need to know about the Silver Star but didn’t want to ask
As the third-highest award for bravery in combat awarded to service members in the military, the Silver Star honors those who display exceptional courage while engaged in military combat operations against enemy forces.
When you see a Silver S…
This rare Army award is given to aviators who expertly crash
The military has a lot of official and unofficial awards for when tragedy strikes. Soldiers saved by their helmets often receive sections of the helmet after it is studied. Troops hit by enemy weapons get Purple Hearts. And aviators flying for the A…
Our highest honor: Top medals from countries around the world
From simple stars to elaborate medallions, here are 12 of the world’s ultimate civilian awards in all of their splendor.
This article originally appeared on Radio Free Europe/Radio L…
Why the Certificate of Appreciation is a slap in the face to troops
Troops always like feeling appreciated. A simple “good job” at the right time can go a long way in improving the morale of a unit. You can even take it a step further by expressing your gratitude to troops in many different ways: by releasing them…
A WWII hero gets honored seventy years after the fact
The military doesn’t always get things straight and sometimes it takes a little nudge to right a wrong. In Daniel Crowley’s case, the military took 76 years to get his…