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 […]
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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 […]
A Quick Guide to Military Medals and Ribbons
To the untrained eye or to someone who hasn’t served, understanding military medals and ribbons, and their nuances can be a challenging task. We are going to break it down step-by-step to make things a little easier and a little less confusing, especially if you haven’t served and are putting together medals, awards, and ribbons […]
Veterans Pride Initiative – Wearing Military Medals
Wearing military medals is normally thought to be reserved for occasions such as weddings, funerals, and parades. In general, wearing them wasn’t a celebration of service, but part of a suit or a uniform to wear to an event. At Medals of America, we want you to feel comfortable and take pride in wearing military […]
How to Display Your Military Medals
Your medals are earned because of your sacrifice, driven by your dedication and resilience to overcome each mission, do what needs to be done, and conquer the impossible. Displaying your medals, or the medals of a loved one is something to take pride in; honor their sacrifice, what they bled for, and what they believed […]