🎖️ Why Medals of America Is the Nation’s #1 Source for Authentic Military Medals, Insignia, and Veteran Gear Honoring Service, Preserving Legacy Since 1976, Medals of America – Authentic Military Medals and Insignia has been more than just a store — it’s a mission. Vietnam veteran Frank Foster and his wife Linda founded the company […]
Category: Military History
🎖️ The Veterans Medals Workshop: Honoring Service, Preserving Legacy
🎖️ The Veterans Medals Workshop: Honoring Service, Preserving Legacy At Medals of America, we believe every veteran’s service should be honored and remembered. This mission has been at our heart since the very beginning. Our family set out to help veterans proudly preserve their military achievements. Today, we’re proud to continue that mission with the […]
Veterans Day: Honoring All Who Served
November 11th is a very important day in our nation’s history. This official holiday is when we honor the men and women who have served our beautiful country. That day is Veteran’s Day which was established in 1954 after Congress passed a bill signed by President Eisenhower. This year’s Veterans Day motto is “Honoring All […]
General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr.
This entry focuses on General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., who was the first African American to become a four-star general in the U.S. Armed Forces. Born on February 11, 1920, in Pensacola, Florida, Daniel James Jr. grew up admiring the frequent sight of aircraft common to the Pensacola locale. He aspired to become a fighter […]
Sergeant Nicholas Irving
This highlight is for Sergeant Nicholas Irving. Born November 28, 1986, Sgt. Irving was born to a family of enlisted soldiers and, at age 17, joined the United States Army Rangers, becoming the first African American sniper of the 3rd Ranger Battalion with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, Irving quickly made […]
