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Medals and Ranks

U.S. Air Force Ranks and Insignia

The Air Force is the second-youngest of the six military branches, with only the Space Force being newer. According to the Air Force’s website, they have fiv...

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U.S. Navy Ranks and Insignia

U.S. Navy ranks are comprised of four groups: enlisted, warrant officers, commissioned officers and admirals. A sailor’s letter and number represent their ra...

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Presidential Medal Of Freedom

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is, according to Whitehouse.gov, America’s highest honor bestowed upon civilians. It is awarded by the President of the Uni...

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Distinguished Flying Cross

The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who exhibit heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. This honor was esta...

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The Bronze Star

The Bronze Star, also known as the Bronze Star Medal or BSM for short, is a military medal awarded for heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achiev...

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Armed Forces Service Medal

The Armed Forces Service Medal is awarded to those with qualifying military service who are part of a U.S. mission “deemed to be a significant activity and w...

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Medal of Honor Museum

The Medal of Honor is the United States’ most prestigious military decoration, and symbolizes the values that the country was founded on, such as sacrifice, ...

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Navy Cross

After the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross is the highest award a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marines, or U.S. Coast Guard may earn. The Navy Cross ...

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Air Force Cross

After the Medal of Honor, the Air Force Cross is the highest award an Air Force member can earn. The Air Force Cross is the service-specific equivalent to th...

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

The Military Service Cross, also known as (or having equivalents in) the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, and the Air Force Cross depending on the br...

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