Read full article: Mayport sailor awarded Navy’s highest non-combat decoration for heroism Chief Gunner’s Mate Justin Olson is a hero, and he’s about to receive a medal to prove it.

When used in conjunction with decorations for exceptional service, such as gallantry medals, the term "and bar" means that the award has been bestowed multiple times. In the example, "Group Captain ...

Cancer ribbons are used to raise awareness about specific cancers such as lung, breast, and prostate cancers. People wear these ribbons to show support for those facing a specific cancer diagnosis, ...

The Olympic and Paralympic medals thereby share one side with the same design: the side encrusted with the Eiffel Tower iron. The Eiffel Tower has also inspired the unique design of the ribbons for ...

Search and Rescue swimmer Gunner’s Mate Chief Justin Olson, assigned to USS Cooperstown (LCS 23), was awarded on Sept. 20 the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism in safely recovering a stranded ...

Joshua Gunn, James Butterfield, Steve Armenia, and his 17-year-old son Jimmy, were each awarded the Marine Corps League Heroism Medal. The ones who put the pins upon the four were none other than the ...

British awards and decorations have many fascinating stories. There are two major categories: campaign medals and gallantry medals. Campaign medals are awarded to members of the British Armed Forces, ...

Kayleigh Barrett, from Carnon Downs, asked people to knit woollen ribbons to remember those babies who were stillborn or who had died shortly after birth. About 60 ribbons have been tied to a ...

A major overhaul of how Marines learn to shoot and track their skills will begin to roll out across the service in the next few months, according to a Marine Corps-wide Marksmanship Campaign Plan ...

A central part of Marine Corps heritage, the EGA is made up of an Eagle, representing the United States, a globe to denote worldwide service, and an anchor to pay homage to the service’s naval ...

Meil, originally from Texas, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Sept. 24, 2024, at a ceremony hosted by School of Infantry — West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

A New Jersey high school banned yellow ribbons meant to symbolize support for the Israeli hostages during a club fair — a “blatant’’ display of antisemitism, furious critics say.