Some military medals denote extraordinary service in aerial flight, some are specific to ground operations, and others are reserved only for those in the Sea Service. Here's what they all mean, what ...

All five branches—the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard—award medals to standout troops and the units in which they serve. In many cases, the honor is extended to members of the ...

Some military medals are given for exceptional service in the line of duty on the battlefield, while others recognize service in combat and noncombat roles.(Stocktrek Images / Getty Images ...

If awards you have earned are missing: Speak with your unit personnel officer about obtaining replacements. You may also purchase lost ribbons and medals from the military exchange. Note: Once you ...

Under the 2005 act, it was illegal to wear an unearned medal of valor at all. "What we'd do is send out for their official military personnel file," said FBI Special Agent Mike Sanborn.

But there is one thing used by the military which often does stand the test of time: the medals, pins, and other metal-based insignia used for military awards, rank chevrons, and some unit insignia.

When asked about his time in the war by other family members, Pryor had always told them "he was just in the band"—but when Lawson shared a photo to Reddit of Pryor's uniform, along with the ...

It is permissible for veterans and retirees to wear military awards on civilian clothes for gatherings of a military theme. On significant holidays, veterans and retirees are encouraged to wear ...