The Medal of Honor is the highest military award. It is given to military members, often posthumously, for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.

Retiring Airmen in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve are entitled to receive a United States (U.S.) Flag, Retirement Certificate ... visit the Military.com Air Force section.

The U.S. military offers a vast array of medals as awards for service. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the highest military award for valor is the Medal of Honor, presented by the ...

A collection of rare medals belonging to a Battle of France war hero who survived being captured by the Germans is set to fetch thousands after being discovered. Major Harold Henry Merton served in ...

SIOUX CITY -- The family of a late Sioux City veteran recently received the medals he earned for his military service in World War II. Edward Motz served in the Army and had earned the WWII ...

presenting both veterans with a special medal and certificate. Fredrickson, who joined the military in 1943 at the age of 18, served on the front lines with the 34th Infantry Division. He was in ...

The medals are not for wear on ... their Department of Defense Form 214 (DD214) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, as proof of military service in the two theaters of action.