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VALOR

ABOVE AND BEYOND
THE CALL OF DUTY

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ANNUAL COMPETITIONS
AND OBSERVANCES

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A TRIBUTE TO ARMY
HISTORY AND SERVICE

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  • Medal of Honor

    Medal of Honor

    Citations and resources concerning the nation's highest medal for valor in combat

  • Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Celiz

    Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Celiz

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Dec. 16, 2021

  • Master Sgt. Earl D. Plumlee

    Master Sgt. Earl D. Plumlee

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Dec. 16, 2021

  • Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe

    Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Dec. 16, 2021

  • Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr.

    Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr.

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on May 21, 2021

  • Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne

    Sgt. Maj. Thomas P. Payne

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Sept. 11, 2020

  • Master Sgt. Matthew Williams

    Master Sgt. Matthew Williams

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on October 30, 2019

  • Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia

    Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on June 25, 2019

  • Staff Sgt. Travis W. Atkins

    Staff Sgt. Travis W. Atkins

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on March 27, 2019

  • Staff Sergeant Ronald J. Shurer II

    Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Oct. 1, 2018

  • First Lieutenant Garlin M. Conner

    1st Lt. Garlin M. Conner

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on June 26, 2018

  • Captain Gary M. Rose

    Capt. Gary M. Rose

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Oct. 23, 2017

  • Specialist Five James McCloughan

    Spc. 5 James McCloughan

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017

  • Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles

    Lt. Col. Charles Kettles

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on July 18, 2016

  • Captain Florent Groberg

    Capt. Florent Groberg

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Nov. 12, 2015

  • Sergeant Henry Johnson

    Sgt. Henry Johnson

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on June 2, 2015

  • Sergeant William Shemin

    Sgt. William Shemin

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on June 2, 2015

  • First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing

    1st Lt. Alonzo Cushing

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Nov. 6, 2014

  • Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins

    Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Sept. 15, 2014

  • Specialist 4 Donald P. Sloat

    Spc. 4 Donald Sloat

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Sept. 15, 2014

  • Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts

    Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on July 21, 2014

  • Sergeant Kyle J. White

    Sgt. Kyle White

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on May 13, 2014

  • Valor 24

    Valor 24

    Twenty-four U.S. Army Veterans received the Medal of Honor on March 18, 2014

  • Captain William D. Swenson

    Capt. William Swenson

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Oct. 15, 2013

  • Staff Sergeant Ty Michael Carter

    Staff Sgt. Ty Carter

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Aug. 26, 2013

  • Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun

    Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on April 11, 2013

  • Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha

    Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Feb. 11, 2013

  • Specialist 4 Leslie H. Sabo, Jr.

    Spc. 4 Leslie Sabo, Jr.

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on May 16, 2012

  • Sergeant First Class Leroy A. Petry

    Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on July 12, 2011

  • Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta

    Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Nov. 16, 2010

  • Staff Sergeant Robert Miller

    Staff Sgt. Robert Miller

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Oct. 6, 2010

  • Sergeant First Class Jared Monti

    Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Sept. 17, 2009

  • Private First Class Ross McGinnis

    Pvt. 1st Class Ross McGinnis

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on June 2, 2008

  • Master Sergeant Woodrow Keeble

    Master Sgt. Woodrow Keeble

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor March 3, 2008

  • Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Crandall

    Lt. Col. Bruce Crandall

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Feb. 26, 2007

  • Corporal Tibor Rubin

    Cpl. Tibor Rubin

    Awarded the Medal of Honor on Sept. 23, 2005

  • Sergeant First Class Paul Smith

    Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith

    Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on April 4, 2005

  • Best Ranger

    Best Ranger

    Grueling physical and mental competition to find the best two-man Ranger team

  • Best Warrior

    Best Warrior

    The premier Army competition to determine the Soldier and NCO of the Year

  • Humanitarian Relief

    Humanitarian Relief

    Supporting relief and aid missions around the world

  • Year in Photos

    Year in Photos

    The best in Army photography, featuring key moments and defining images

  • Patriot Day

    Patriot Day

    Remembering the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001

  • Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Public Affairs

    Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Public Affairs

    Recognizing and inspiring excellence within the Army public affairs community

  • Black Americans in the U.S. Army

    African Americans in the U.S. Army

    A tribute to the contributions of African Americans, both past and present

  • American Indians in the U.S. Army

    American Indians in the U.S. Army

    Celebrating the valiant service of American Indians throughout the Army's history

  • Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Army

    Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Army

    Honoring Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent for their military and civilian service

  • Battle of the Bulge

    Battle of the Bulge

    Remembering one of the greatest battle in American military history (Dec. 16, 1944 - Jan. 25, 1945)

  • D-Day

    D-Day

    Remembering the June 6, 1944, invasion of Normandy, France

  • Establishment of the U.S. Army

    Establishment of the U.S. Army

    Exploring the historical events that led to the establishment of the U.S. Army on June 14, 1775

  • Gold Star Survivors

    Gold Star Survivors

    Recognizing the sacrifice Gold Star Families make when a loved one dies in service to the nation

  • Hispanics in the U.S. Army

    Hispanics in the U.S. Army

    Drawing strength from the contributions of Hispanic American Soldiers

  • Korean War

    Korean War

    Honoring the service and sacrifices of Korean War veterans (June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953)

  • National Museum of the United States Army

    National Museum of the United States Army

    Sharing over 245 years of Army history and honoring our nation’s Soldiers – past, present and future

  • Women in the U.S. Army

    Women in the U.S. Army

    Honoring the sacrifices and accomplishments of women who helped shape the Army and the nation

  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    A century of honor at Arlington National Cemetery

  • Army Values

    Army Values

    The seven core Army Values are what being a Soldier is all about

  • People First

    People First

    Prioritizing our most valuable asset

  • Army Quality of Life

    Army Quality of Life

    Taking care of our Soldiers and Families

  • Army Combat Fitness Test

    Army Combat Fitness Test

    Connecting fitness with combat readiness for all Soldiers

  • Army Ranks

    Army Ranks

    Ranks provide a system of leadership that indicates a Soldier's level of expertise, responsibility and authority

  • Army Uniforms

    Army Uniforms

    The Army uniform is a symbol of honor, tradition, esprit de corps, and personal pride

  • Professional Development Toolkit

    Professional Development Toolkit

    Providing professional development opportunities for the Total Army

  • Army Aviation

    Army Aviation

    Showcasing the Soldiers, equipment and missions that helped to shape Army aviation of today

  • Army Drill Sergeants

    Army Drill Sergeants

    Coaching, counseling, and mentoring Soldiers as they transform from civilians to combat-ready Soldiers

  • Army Rangers

    Army Rangers

    The Army’s premier raid force. Rangers lead the way!

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    Mobile

    Download official U.S. Army mobile applications

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