Medals

The Price of Sacrifice

David Isenberg | Posted 05.24.2012

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David Isenberg

Since advocates argue that of private contractors frequently act just as meritoriously and valorously as regular military personnel, excluding contractors from receiving medals means contractors are not seen as part of an honored class.

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Rare Medal Awarded To Soldier Who Saved Comrades From Drowning

Posted 10.26.2011

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Former Staff Sgt. Matt Blain joined an elite group of soldiers when he was awarded with the rare 'Soldier's Medal' for heroism Saturday. Blain rece...

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Colonel Khadafy Medals

Jeff Danziger | Posted 05.25.2011

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A Salute to the Mothers of Freedom

BJ Gallagher | Posted 11.17.2011

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BJ Gallagher

My mother Gloria was married to a military man. She moved her family 22 times in 31 years, over three continents, through three wars.

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Accused Military Fake Steven Burton Charged: Man Allegedly Wore Unearned medals To Class Reunion

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — A Palm Springs man who was never in the military has been charged with wearing the Navy's highest honor. Federal prosecu...

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Going for the Horizontal Gold

Patricia Draznin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Patricia Draznin

Even for the most seasoned horizontal channel surfer, this task demands Olympian endurance achieved only through years of spectator-training.

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God And Man At The Olympics

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Giltz

When athletes point to the sky after winning an event and give all praise to God, are they just giving credit where credit is due? Or are they confusing personal glory with what really matters?

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