MoH Monday: Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe
Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe is a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor. He earned his award for courageous action during the Iraq War. Sergeant First Class Cashe Background…
This WWII veteran was awarded the Silver Star at the age of 107
In the chaos of war, bravery on the battlefield can sometimes be overlooked. Paperwork can be misfiled or records can be lost leading to a lack of evidence in support…
This soldier was the Audie Murphy of the Korean War
Every war has its heroes, its standout troops that come to national attention. Today’s constant media cycle and proliferation means it’s much harder to make even a Medal of Honor…
This badass Native American fought in 3 wars and earned 42 medals and citations
The Kiowa Native Americans have a strong and proud warrior culture. Their enemies feared and respected them on the battlefield. In fact, the most decorated Native American in United States…
Why the American military created the Silver Star, Navy Cross and other medals for valor
Today, the Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, and Air Force Cross are known as awards that recognize heroic actions by service members in combat.
But they were created on the heels of serious controversy over other awar…
This chaplain earned the Silver Star saving 12 sailors at Pearl Harbor
Military chaplains of all faiths are an integral part of the armed forces. They serve the spiritual needs of service members, regardless of religious affiliation. Sometimes, these noncombatants make extreme…
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…
How the top 7 war medals are issued to troops
Bestowing of war medals continues to be the most admired and preserved tradition in the culture of the US Armed Forces. Five branches of the US military, including the Navy,…
This black tank battalion earned 11 Silver Stars and the Medal of Honor
“Patton’s Panthers” was one of the most effective tank battalions in World War II, fighting a continuous 183 days at the front and inflicting heavy casualties on the Germans while crews racked up accolades from their peers, including three Medal …
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,…