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Military medals and what they mean


Many medals are issued by the U.S. government to members of the Armed Forces. But what do the medals mean, how are they earned, and where do they rank in terms of prominence and prestige? Stacker takes a look at military medals and what they mean.
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Military medals and what they mean
In 1787, Col. David Humphreys wrote: Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events, than medals.”
The Revolutionary War colonel and aide de camp to Gen. George Washington made that statement more than a decade after the Continental Congress first instituted the tradition of issuing medals to recognize and show appreciation for distinguished military service in 1776. Nearly two-and-a-half centuries later, his words still ring true. Today, Stacker is taking a look at military medals and what they mean. ....

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49 Military Medals and What They Mean


49 Military Medals and What They Mean
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Andrew Lisa, Stacker News
On 3/9/21 at 8:00 PM EST
In 1787, Col. David Humphreys wrote: Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events, than medals.
The Revolutionary War colonel and aide de camp to Gen. George Washington made that statement more than a decade after the Continental Congress first instituted the tradition of issuing medals to recognize and show appreciation for distinguished military service in 1776. Nearly two-and-a-half centuries later, his words still ring true. Today, Stacker is taking a look at military medals and what they mean. ....

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McCall becomes Rear Admiral in Navy


WASHINGTON – With only 2% of all naval officers making flag rank, Cherokee Nation citizen Wesley McCall recently made rank as rear admiral (lower half) in the U.S. Navy after 31 years of service.
“It’s a big honor for me to be honest with you,” McCall said. “It’s a big shock. But it’s just, I guess, it’s just a testament to all the hard work that you put in. You’ve learned along the way and I guess that the Navy has noticed that and that’s based on what all these flag officers have to offer.”
Growing up in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and graduating high school in 1986, McCall said the interest to enter the armed services came from his father. ....

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