The 2004 OIF medal got back to the original tradition of campaign medals, and in some respects it made the GWOT medal stand out as the oddity it is in the world of military decorations.

The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs has begun issuing commemorative medals to honor veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

A Military Times analysis of Medal of Honor and service cross awards dating back to 1861, when the MoH was first authorized, shows a sharp decline, rekindling debate on whether the military is ...

The Iraq War medal is for service members who served in Iraq between March 2003 and December 2011. Veterans can apply for the medals online through the Division of Military and Naval Affairs website.

The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel that McHugh chairs is launching an inquiry this week into the way medals have been awarded in Iraq. The Department of Defense may be ...

It is only the third Medal of Honor given for actions since the Vietnam War, and the first from the Iraq war. "Paul was very shy person," his widow, Birgit, told on Monday.

This Iraq vet lost his medals during award ceremony chaos. He gets them back on National Purple Heart Day Spc. Swift’s earned a Bronze Star with V for combat heroism<br> ...

LATHAM, New York--The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is now issuing commemorative Afghanistan and Iraq War medals approved by the legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul in ...

Defense Secretary Esper believes Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe deserves the Medal of Honor, and he'll work to approve it.

With the award, Bellavia became the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the military's highest honor. Joined by his wife and three children, his mother Marilyn and brothers, as well as fellow ...