UND Center for Innovation founder Bruce Gjovig receives Air Force Distinguished Public Service medal The medal is the highest award given to non-employee civilians.

It is awarded to all Air Force service members who qualify as “Expert” in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or ... One such medal, the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, ...

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 ...

Air Medal, for “meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight.” Good Conduct Medal, for three years of service without disciplinary action. Bronze Star, for meritorious ...

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin awards Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, the outgoing commander of U.S. Transportation Command, with the Defense Distinguished Service Medal at the U.S ...

During his more than 21 years of service, Aldrin has also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, ...

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – On Sept. 5, 2024, Mr. Norvel Turner Jr. received the Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, the highest honor a civilian can receive from the U.S. Army, after 52 years ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (11/10/2023) — Four East Carolina University alumni were honored for their service to the country during the Distinguished Military Service Society (DMSS) ceremony … ...

The Long Island Air Force Association presented the awards to 29 women. Credit: Debbie Egan-ChinA U.S. Department of Defense 2023 report stated that women made up 17.7% of the military that year ...

Buzz Aldrin already had the moon to his credit. Now he has a star. The Apollo 11 astronaut and U.S. Air Force colonel received an honorary promotion to brigadier general.