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Soldiers in combat are facing danger every day and there are many untold stories of valor that deserve recognition. The stories on this page capture some of those that have displayed heroic courage through their actions in the face of a lethal enemy.

In addition to the Medal of Honor award is a hierarchy of medals that can be awarded for varying acts of valor and bravery— The Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with "v" device, the Purple Heart, even Commendation Medals with "v" device. Each is an example of ways Soldiers are recognized by their Chain of Command for documented acts of valor in combat.

Complete list of Awards

 
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Soldier gets Silver Star 45 years after wartime action
Oct 30, 2009

An award more than 45 years in the making was finally received Oct. 28, as retired Brig. Gen. John W. Nicholson was awarded the Silver Star for actions in Vietnam.

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Vietnam veteran receives Bronze Star for Valor for actions in 1967
Oct 21, 2009

A Vietnam veteran was honored for his valor in combat with the presentation of a Bronze Star medal at Heidelberg's Retiree Appreciation Day on Oct. 17.

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South Korean colonel receives Bronze Star for Afghanistan service
Sep 28, 2009

A Republic of Korea Army colonel received the U.S. Bronze Star Medal in a ceremony at Yongsan Army Garrison, Sept. 24.

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President awards Medal of Honor to fallen Soldier's family
Sep 18, 2009

President Barack Obama bestowed the Medal of Honor posthumously to the family of Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti during a White House ceremony Thursday.

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'Soldiers' NCO' earns Medal of Honor for heroic deeds in Afghanistan
Sep 14, 2009

Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti would have done anything for his Soldiers, so after the initial shock, no one was surprised that he sacrificed his life to save another Soldier during an intense firefight with Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, June 21, 2006.