National PTSD Awareness Day is observed on June 27th. This day of observance was started by Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) in honor of Iraq veteran Joel Biel. Biel served two tours in Iraq and was in the Army National Guard in North Dakota, before he took his own life. June 27th, Biel’s birthday, now marks […]
All You Need to Know about Coast Guard Boot Camp
If you or a family member has enlisted in the Coast Guard, they have volunteered for a unique and special privilege in service to our country. The Coast Guard ensures that our maritime activities remain legal and safe, and they brave the elements to save people in rescue missions. Members of the Coast Guard are […]
Iconic Morale Patches and Their Meanings
Morale patches have been present in the U.S. military since WWI and WWII with the development of division and insignia patches, spearheaded by the 81st Division, the Wildcats. Besides rank, there was no other way to determine U.S. soldiers apart by division or unit. After the creation of rank, unit, and division patches, came along […]
Happy Birthday Army: The Army Vets of MOA
Happy Birthday, Army! This year the U.S. Army turns 244. We salute all the soldiers who have ever served in the U.S. Army in any capacity; from soldiers in boot camp to veterans and retired service-members. We want to highlight the Army veterans that work at Medals of America and have made an impact on […]
Remembering the Participants of D-Day
On June 6, 1944, the invasion of the beaches of France, famously known as D-Day, included American and Allied forces storming the beaches in hopes of breaching the Nazi’s hold on France. After D-Day the Nazi forces were pushed further east to Paris. The Invasion of Normandy began with air attacks, glider and parachute landings, […]
