Top 10 Highest-Ranking U.S. Military Medals Any medal bestowed upon a service member by the U.S. military is a great honor and an indication of their commitment to their country. However, not all military medals are created equal. There is a hierarchy, with the medals at the top representing the greatest of all honors that […]
Category: Military Medals
Black Military History and Black Medal of Honor Recipients
Celebrating Black Military History: Medal of Honor Recipients Throughout our country’s history, countless African American heroes have lent their voices, minds, and gifts to tell the American story. The list continues to grow yearly, from activists and abolitionists to entrepreneurs and inventors and from authors and poets to musicians and athletes. However, there is at […]
The Wound That Becomes An Award
A wound is something a soldier carries with them forever. It’s a mark made indefinitely on their memory as well as their own body. It’s a constant reminder of their sacrifices as well as the unique situations they experienced in combat. With the wounds of war being so impactful it’s no wonder that the Purple […]
Army Good Conduct Medal Knots
For over 80 years, the United States military has awarded soldiers who display “exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity” with the Good Conduct Medal. When soldiers have earned more than one Good Conduct Medal, they can display those multiple bestowals with an Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) knot. Various Army Good Conduct Medal knots are awarded […]
Ribbon And Medal Placement on Army Dress Blues
Army Dress Blues Medal & Ribbon Placement Earning a medal or ribbon for your service in the United States Army is a great honor. Part of that honor is getting the opportunity to wear those medals and ribbons on your Army dress blues when the situation calls for it. However, just as is the case […]