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- The History of the Medal of HonorAn article about the history of The Medal of Honor
- Medal of Honor Winner Doesn't Consider Himself a HeroDakota Meyer was a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps when he saved the lives of 36 men in a place called Ganjgal Valley in Afghanistan's Kunar province just over two years ago. Oddly, he does not consider himself a hero.
- Racial Bias in the Award of the Medal of Honor to African-Americans During World War IIAfrican-Americans earned at least one Medal of Honor in very conflict fought by the American military up until World War II. During World War II none were awarded, this paper examines the reason why not.
United States Medal of Honor Celebrates 150th AnniversaryLast week, the medal celebrated its 150th anniversary. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen honored the Medal of Honor recipients on March 25, along with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior service leaders.- Major Dick Winters and the Fight for the Medal of HonorMajor Winters leadership,bravery, and tenacity should have earned him the most prestigious award in the U.S. millitary the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Parents of Medal of Honor Recipient Salvatore Giunta Speak to IowansMrs. Rose Giunta talked about her son as a teenager and his transformation in the Army, noting that she knew he was "more than capable" of saving the lives of others.- Medal of Honor ReviewA look into Electronic Arts' controversial new installment of the Medal of Honor franchise.
U.S. Army Warrior Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta Awarded the Medal of HonorOn December 16, 2010, The President of the United States, in the name of Congress, presented the Medal of Honor to the 25 year old Sgt. Giunta for his courageous 2007 valor on the battlefield.
Hero Receives Medal of HonorSal Giunta charged through a hail of enemy fire to rescue a fellow soldier and friend who was being carried off. President Obama has presented him with the Medal of Honor, America's highest award for valor in battle.
Game Review: Medal of Honor PS3Medal of Honor for the PlayStation 3 and all the other platforms has arrived but fans of the title will be disappointed in yet another by the book FPS video game.- Medal of Honor for Xbox 360: A Fantastic Single Player CampaignA look at the new first person shooter, Medal of Honor, for the Xbox 360.
- Medal of Honor Xbox 360 ReviewYet another installment of the classic Medal of Honor series is upon us, this time it's simply titled Medal of Honor. However, unlike the last version of the game, this one didn't quite make it out before a getting a massive amount of controversy.
- Why Medal of Honor is the Most Controversial Video Game of 2010Medal of Honor is the most controversial video game of 2010 because you have the option to kill American soldiers.
Stolen Valor Act and the Congressional Medal of HonorYou have a First Amendment right to protest at the funeral of our fallen hero soldiers. But your behavior is repulsive and despicable to say the least. Lost Valor...
Playing as 'Taliban' Removed from 'Medal of Honor' Game; Only Corpse Collecting American SoldiersBecause of harsh criticism from military leaders and soldiers, the new '˜Medal of Honor' videogame has scrapped its plans of letting players control Taliban fighters.- Medal of Honor Controversy: First-Person Shooters in the Present TenseThe latest Medal of Honor game is just the most recent game to use contemporary combat as a backdrop for a first person shooter. But as developers have learned, setting shooters in ongoing conflicts is not without its share of controversy.
Medal of Honor Releases Without the TalibanUnder pressures from military organizations, "Medal of Honor" will take out the ability to fight campaigns as Taliban forces.- A Belated Medal of Honor Recipient Vernon Baker Dies July 13, 2010There were 1.2 million African Americans who served in the United States military during the war and of the hundreds of Medal of Honor recipients none were awarded to an African American.
Medal of Honor Recipient: Dwight Hal JohnsonLike many other recipients of the Medal of Honor, the ending of Dwight Johnson's story is not a happy one. However, it is sad in a way that you might not suspect.
Defeat the German War Machine in Medal of Honor: Frontline on XboxThis PS2 port on the Xbox console puts players in Nazi-controlled France, but it may be too linear for its own good. A video game review of "Medal of Honor: Frontline" on the Xbox console.- Medal of Honor Recipient, Van T. Barfoot, Wins Controversy Over Flagpole IssueVan T. Barfoot, recipient of the Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and 3 Purple Hearts, was told he could not erect a flagpole on which to fly his American flag. He earned that right. Read his story......
- Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 6Another entry in the Medal of Honor, Double Recipient series. My way of saying "Thank You" to the families and descendents of these true American Heroes.
- Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 5My fifth entry in my Medal of Honor double recipients earned his Medals at the very young age of twenty. He was wounded and had to be arrested just to get him to a hospital to be treated.
- Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 4Number 4 in my Medal of Honor Double Recipient is another deserving hero. He is a recipient of many awards, and rightly so.
- Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 3The third entry in my Medal of Honor recipients. Very little is known about this recipient, but he is a true hero all the same.
- Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 2My second double recipient of the Medal of Honor. Presented not in order of receipt of Medal, but in alphabetical order. Another true American Hero.
- Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 1There are only nineteen double recipients of the Distinguished Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest honor to be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. I will try to introduce you to them.
- Congressional Medal of Honor Hero Lt. John W. Finn Dies at Age 100Congressional Medal of Honor Lieutenant John William Finn was laid to rest with full military honors In Juancito Cemetery, Campo, California, San Diego County. He was 100 years old and the last living...
- Army Approves Medal of Honor for Soldier Killed at GettysburgLt. Alonzo Cushing was killed while directing his artillery battery against Confederate forces at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3rd, 1863. Now, 147 years after his death, he has been recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Hero and Medal of Honor Recipient Colonel Robert Howard Lost to Pancreatic CancerColonel Howard was a giving personality who donned his Medal of Honor with reverence and homage for all veterans. He was a Hero of Heroes. A final salute.
Col. Van T. Barfoot, 90, Wins Battle Against Virginia HOA to Fly the FlagCol. Barefoot Victorious in Battle Against HOA, he is free to fly the Flag.
Do Not Diminish the Meaning of Our Military Medal of HonorHonor, Loyalty, Integrity and Person Courage are adjectives associated with the Medal of Honor. To be awarded, the recipient must meet the highest of standards, never to be compromised. Some groups want lower standards but must "stand down".- Medal of Honor Recipient: Ross McGinnisSpc. Ross McGinnis was awarded the Medal of Honor because he gave his life to save those of four other soldiers while serving in Iraq.
Medal of Honor Recipient: Jason L. DunhamCorporal Jason L. Dunham was the first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq.- Medal of Honor Recipient: Desmond T. DossDesmond T. Doss was the first conscientious objector to ever be awarded the Medal of Honor. This is the story of how he earned that honor.
Happy Birthday John William FinnJohn William Finn, Medal of Honor Recipient, turns 100 on July 23, 2009- William Harvey CarneyWilliam Carney was a Civil War African American soldier who received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
- Medal of Honor Vanguard ReviewMedal of Honor: Vanguard is the 10th game in the Medal of Honor franchise of World War II first-person shooters, developed by Electronic Arts in conjunction with Budcat Creations.
- Medal of Honor-Winner Woodrow Keeble and the Problem with Posthumous AwardsWoodrow Kimble was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President George W. Bush at White House ceremony
- Woodrow Wilson Keeble Honored with Medal of HonorToday, the highest US military honor was bestowed upon Woodrow Wilson Keeble.
