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 […]
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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 […]
Marine Corps Ball – How To Wear Military Medals
PDF VERSION: MarineBallGuide Check out this quick guide for all Marines headed to the ball this year. Download it, keep it, share it – whatever – we made it for you. Need to get a new set of military medals? Check us out at http://www.medalsofamerica.com/content–name-Military_Medals_Mounted_for_Wear
NDOSM Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
Authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force May 27, 2014, this military medal is awarded to individuals for their direct support of nuclear deterrence operations. “This service medal provides a clearly visible way to recognize the dedication and professionalism of our Airmen who are the guardians of our nation’s nuclear deterrence. Because of our […]