Two brothers, Michael and Mauro Mazzariello found several military medals in a local collectibles shop, and began a search for the veteran that they had originally been awarded. After some time, their search led them to Charles George, a young soldier who sacrificed himself to save the other men in his platoon. In 1952 during […]
The VFW Gives Much Needed Aid to Veteran
Often those who have sacrificed much and more for our freedom and country are forgotten. It is sad and unfair that appreciation for our veterans is not shown enough, but companies like Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) are out fighting for the rights and honors of our veterans. Recently, VFW offered considerable aid to a […]
NATO Service Medal – Commemorative
NATO Service Medal (Commemorative) honors all US Armed Forces who served in Europe anytime from 1949 to present. NATO Service Medal (Commemorative) – Overview Description: Round bronze 1-¼ inches. Front: The Commemorative NATO Service Medal has at its center a compass rose over two crossed swords representing the two main geographical areas of NATO; […]
Army Medal of Honor
Establishing Authority: The Army Medal of Honor was established by Joint Resolution of Congress, July 12, 1862 (as amended) Effective Date: April 15, 1861 Criteria: Awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one’s own life, above and beyond the call of duty. This gallantry must be performed either while engaged in action […]
Air Force Achievement Medal Video
Air Force Achievement Medal – Criteria Service: Air Force Instituted: 1980 Criteria: Outstanding achievement or meritorious service not warranting award of the Air Force Commendation Medal Devices: Bronze, Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Letter “V” Air force Achievement Medal – History and Overview The Air Force Achievement Medal was established by the Secretary of the […]
