The Army has authorized a new badge for soldiers who have earned both the Combat Infantryman Badge and Expert Infantryman ...
like the other recipients of the medal, were far and above the call of duty. During the Civil War, the job of color bearer was one of the most hazardous as well as important duties in the Army.
The V device worn on Army Commendation Medal and other awards, stands for 'valor.' Joining the V are two new devices: the 'C' and 'R' devices, where C denotes 'combat' and the R means 'remote.' ...
Rank and organization: Master Sergeant, U.S. Army. Place and date: 3 October 1993, Mogadishu, Somalia. Entered service at: ----- Born: Lincoln, Maine. Citation ...
The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a service ribbon and in 1946, the medal was established. The medal was awarded to any member of the United States armed services, including members ...
The U.S. Navy has announced that it is implementing changes to the letter-type devices worn on certain medals and ribbons. The devices are intended to provide more distinctive recognition of acts ...