US Congress will award the Dalai Lama a Congressional Gold Medal, whilst China grumbles picked by Teaya21 2 years ago

"Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure if they have it till the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes." You can have Medal of Honor but what is worth of that if you die in war before get one ? I'm thinking about that too... picked by bluemax 1 year ago

The Capitol Hill housed Dalai Lama to present him the Congressional Gold medal, which is the highest civilian honor currently given in the United States. picked by maxriter 10 months ago

As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger. In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

The Medal of Honor, first given during the Civil War, recognizes 'gallantry and intrepidity … above and beyond the call of duty.' It is the highest military decoration that the U.S. government awards those who serve. GIs who risked their lives in Iraq want to know why only two Medals of Honor have been awarded there. picked by TraumaMamma 7 months ago

Doris "Dorie" Miller (Oct. 12, 1919 – Nov. 24, 1943) was an African American cook in the US Navy and a hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the second highest honor that can be awarded by the US Navy, after the Medal of Honor. More here.

A continuation of what Bandit started. picked by marli 9 months ago

100 years ago, a woman fought to have a day to honor mother's after her mother had died. How do we compare today in the celebrations?

I searched. On my honor. Happy Mothers Day to all my sister plimates! picked by eLJay 3 months ago

Parts of the code appeared to have been lifted word for word from another school's honor code, without attribution. Even the definition of plagiarism was plagiarized. picked by tigertony 5 months ago

Jürgen Stumpf owns three wine bars in Berlin that operate on the honor system. For the price of 1€ (about $1.50), you rent yourself a glass and get to sample as many of the wines as you want. At the end of the night you throw some bills or coins into a big jar, the amount based on what you think is fair. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

Jack Lucas, who at 14 lied his way into military service during World War II and became the youngest Marine to receive the Medal of Honor, died Thursday in a Hattiesburg, Miss., hospital. He was 80.

A remarkable man. picked by doggylives 3 months ago

19 year old Texan soldier saved the lives of her fellow soldiers. picked by suebe 5 months ago

A JACK Russell terrier who was mauled to death while saving five New Zealand children from an attack by two pit bulls is being honoured with a posthumous bravery medal. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

"British gamer Shaun Clark has won the UK's first gaming gold at the World Cyber Games.

Mr Clark, aka Apollooo, took the top medal in the Command & Conquer 3 tournament at the week-long festival of video gaming held last week in Seattle." picked by Ross 11 months ago

Col. Mitchel Paige, was an amazing soldier. Here is an article that talks about the power of one person to change the world. After his fellow marines were killed, he operated 4 machine guns and helped fight off an entire Japanese regiment at the Battle of Guadalcanal. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

Console Wars Veteran I

The first in a series of limited edition pin 'medals' that celebrate the memories of endless epic battles, infinite high scores and numerous blistered fingers.

Price: €18.00 picked by melgesevad 1 month ago

I usually try to keep my own comments off the news posts, but...


What an ass. picked by afroMOSHI 6 days ago

Many presidents get highways, airports, and similar things named after them. San Francisco wants to honor President Bush with a building they feel is an appropriate honor for a unique president. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

Phelps earned his 11th career gold medal and second of the day. About an hour earlier, he won the 200 butterfly. He is 5-for-5 with world records in each of his events. picked by AfroMosHi 1 week ago

A chicken called Honor stunned its owner when it turned from a hen into a cockerel.

The unusual 'before' and 'after' photos show how the Black Rock chicken has swapped genders over the past 12 months. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago