Notes of Valor

“My first love in the Marine Corps was leading Marines in combat—it motivated me everyday, they inspired me everyday. They are the medal.” On October

For the past 243 years, the United States Navy has fought each and every day to keep this country safe. Congress established the Department of

Ronald J. Shurer was pursuing his master’s degree when the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks prompted him to protect and serve his country by enlisting

Rank: Private First Class Organization: U.S. Army Company: 173rd Assault Helicopter Company Conflict: Vietnam War Date of Action: 1/8/1968 Date of Issue: 11/19/1968 Medal Presented

POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day for everyone to honor the sacrifices made by U.S. service members who were prisoners of war and those who

We remember and honor the 2,977 innocent people who were killed 20 years ago. We remember their lives as more than just how they ended,

Organization: U.S. Army Company: Detachment B-24, Company B Division: 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces Conflict: Vietnam War Date of Action: 4/1/1970 Date of

Rank: First Lieutenant Organization: U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Company: 3rd Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion Division: 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division Conflict: Battle of Iwo

Personal Life John A. Chapman was born on July 14, 1965 in Massachusetts but spent most of his young life in Connecticut, graduating from Windsor

When it comes to Medal of Honor recipients and any war hero, their experiences vary. Many are on their first deployment, some have fought only

Rank: Specialist Five Organization: U.S. Army Company: Company C, 3rd Battalion Division: 21st Infantry, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, American Division Conflict: Vietnam War Date of