List of U.S. Military Medals and Decorations: Explained!

The United States Armed Forces recognizes exceptional service, bravery, and dedication through an elaborate system of medals ...
Task & Purpose

Medal of Honor and Silver Stars: A brief history of valor awards in the American military

Clint Romesha ran through a hail of bullets and RPGs as 300 Taliban fighters pressed a massive attack on Outpost Keating in Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2009. The Taliban had the high ground and poured fire ...
Stars and Stripes

Navy authorizes combat awards for actions in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

WASHINGTON — The Navy is now authorizing combat awards for sailors serving in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the service has announced. Sailors in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden can now receive the ...
Yahoo

Navy Gave Combat Action Ribbon to 7 Ships as More Details of Red Sea Combat Emerge

Six U.S. warships, in addition to the USS Carney, that deployed to the Middle East to fend off attacks by Houthi rebels were given prestigious military awards for actions "under enemy fire," ...
Military.com

Navy Authorizes Combat Awards for Sailors in the Red Sea Following Months of Attacks by Houthi Rebels

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has decided that sailors operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden will be eligible for combat awards and devices for any actions that they have performed since Oct. 19, ...