Restoring honor and releasing the shame of suicide
On December 8, 2021, I almost lost my combat veteran husband to a self-inflicted gun wound—words I never thought would be a part of our story. Immediately following, we lost…
Why knights were honor bound to fight dragons
Dragons are the most well-known and persistent fantastical beings that were once upon a time were accepted as real. Many cultures, including those in the Americas, Europe, India and China,…
The highest honor for a Roman general was only achieved three times
The Roman Empire had its military traditions, of course. Taking war trophies was among the highest achievements of a Roman soldier or officer. Capturing an enemy standard was high on…
It’s time you know the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day
A few years ago, there was a viral Facebook post about a woman getting a haircut before Memorial Day weekend…
HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas welcomes traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to permanent home
The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall has been to 48 states to honor and remember those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The wall has retired from the road,…
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…
The legend of Ed Loder: Boston Fire Department’s most decorated firefighter
The call rang out in the firehouse of Rescue Company 1 reporting a jumper at the Ritz-Carlton hotel. Ed Loder, a 41-year-old firefighter with 20 years on the job, threw on his gear and pulled himself into the driver’s seat of their fire engine. The…
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…
Korean War Marine Veteran awarded silver star 70 years after action
Marine Cpl. Salvatore Naimo was awarded the Silver Star on March 17, 2021 — his 89th birthday — for actions that took place when he was a member of 3rd Battalion,…
These Military Figures May Be Honored in Trump’s Proposed ‘Garden of American Heroes’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday directing construction of a “National Garden of American Heroes” — a statuary park that would serve as a “monument to our country’s…