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Oliver North
Meritorious Service Medal
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart (2)
Presidential Service Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Expert Marksmanship Badge (rifle)
Expert Marksmanship Badge (pistol)
Oliver North
28 works · 3,193 members
Colin Powell
Meritorious Service Medal (1989)
Congressional Gold Medal (1991)
Presidential Medal of Freedom, with Distinction (1993)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1991)
Presidential Citizens Medal (1989)
American Philosophical Society (1998)
American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2009)
Honorary Knight Commander, Order of the Bath (1993)
Commandeur, Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur (1992)
Meritorious Service Cross (1993 ∙ Canada)
Order of the Rising Sun, Grand Cordon First Class (1991)
Order of Kuwait, First Class (1993)
Ronald Reagan Freedom Award (1993)
Order of National Security Merit, Republic of Korea (1991)
Order of Adulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia (1993)
National Order of the Lion, Republic of Senegal
Military Order of National Defense, Grado Commendador, Venezuela (1992)
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
USS Intrepid Freedom Award (1996)
Great Americans Award (2016)
Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service (2021)
George Catlett Marshall Medal (1994)
The Courage of Understanding, Pio Manzu Centre (2001)
Global Citizen Medal, Chapman University (2009)
Spingarn Medal (1991)
John Heinz Award (1990)
Bronze Star (1968)
Purple Heart (1963, 1968)
Soldier's Medal (1968)
Defense Superior Service Medal (1978)
Legion of Merit (1969, 1972)
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Order of Stara Planina in the First Order (Bulgaria)
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Skanderbeg's Order (Albania)
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans (1991)
George Washington University Monumental Alumni Award (2021)
Sylvanus Thayer Award (1998)
Liberty Medal (2002)
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Staff Identification Badge
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
Presidential Service Badge
Air Assault Badge
Pathfinder Badge
Parachutist Badge
Ranger Tab
Expert Infantryman Badge
Combat Infantryman Badge
Distinguished Service Medal, Army
Air Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
The Adjunct General's Distinguished Patriot Medal
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Golden Plate Award, Academy of Achievement
Herbert Hoover Humaitarian Award (1998)
Aspire Leadership Award (2019)
Louis E. Martin Great American Award (2022)
Butler University Medal of Distinction (2008)
Westmont Leadership Award (2013)
Silver Buffalo Award (1992)
Colin Powell
18 works · 2,801 members
Carlo D'Este
Meritorious Service Medal
New Mexico Military Institute Hall of Fame (2002)
Board of Fellows Service Medallion (2008)
Bronze Star
Legion of Merit
Army Commendation Medal
Pritzker Literature Award (2011)
Andrew J. Goodpaster Prize (2010)
Carlo D'Este
15 works · 2,666 members
Norman Schwarzkopf
Meritorious Service Medal
Congressional Gold Medal (1991)
Order of the Bath (Knight Commander)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1991)
New Jersey Hall of Fame (2008)
Combat Infantryman Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
United States Republican Senatorial Medal of Freedom
Légion d'Honneur
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Ribbon
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Republic of Vietnam Master Parachutist Badge
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Vietnam Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Norman Schwarzkopf
4 works · 1,424 members
Edwin Howard Simmons
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Navy Unit Commendation
China Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
National Order of Vietnam
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry
Korean Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Edwin Howard Simmons
11 works · 414 members
Matthew Bogdanos
Meritorious Service Medal
National Humanities Medal (2005)
Hellenic Lawyers of America Public Service Award (2004)
Washington DC Historical Society Distinguished Leadership Award (2006)
Bronze Star
Defense Superior Service Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ 2 oak leaf clusters
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation w/ 1 service star
Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal w/ 2 service stars
National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 1 service star
Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon w/ 2 service stars
Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Ellis Island Medal of Honor (2011)
Matthew Bogdanos
1 works · 276 members
William E. Odom
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Staff Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Presidential Service Badge
William E. Odom
8 works · 206 members
James N. Rowe
Meritorious Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Prisoner of War Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
James N. Rowe
2 works · 205 members
Meritorious Service Medal
Combat Infantryman's Badge
Jeffrey Race
1 works · 98 members
Tulsi Gabbard
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Combat Medical Badge
Tulsi Gabbard
3 works · 66 members
John C. Toomay
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
John C. Toomay
1 works · 41 members
Meritorious Service Medal (twice)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Navy Commendation Medal (three)
Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two)
Henry J. Hendrix
3 works · 39 members
Meritorious Service Medal
Commander of the Order of Military Merit
Meritorious Service Cross
Canadian Forces Decoration
Officer of the Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Major-General David Fraser
1 works · 28 members
James M. Dubik
Meritorious Service Medal (5)
U.S. Army Association Ranger Hall of Fame (2012)
Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
James M. Dubik
4 works · 26 members
Harry James Fox
Meritorious Service Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorous Service Medal, Civilian Award, US Department of the Interior
Harry James Fox
4 works · 25 members
Paula Moore
Meritorious Service Medal
Writers' Hall of Fame (1998)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Paula Moore
4 works · 21 members
Truman Spangrud
Meritorious Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star
Air Medal
Truman Spangrud
1 works · 19 members
Gary Robert Lester
Meritorious Service Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Gary Robert Lester
2 works · 13 members
Dennis P. Mroczkowski
Meritorious Service Medal (1997)
Legion of Merit (1999)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1996)
Joint Commendation Medal (2003)
Navy Commendation Medal (1984)
Army Commendation Medal (1994)
Combat Action Ribbon (1970)
New York State Conspicuous Service Star (1970)
New York State Medal of Merit (1970)
Civilian Meritorious Service Medal (2011)
Civilian Superior Service Medal (2006)
Commander's Award for Civilian Service (1986)
Department of the Army Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service Medal (2005)
State of Louisiana Commendation Medal (2005)
Commonwealth of Virginia Meritorious Service Medal (2012)
Military Emergency Management Specialist Badge (2009)
Virginia Defense Force Service Ribbon (2014)
Dennis P. Mroczkowski
2 works · 11 members
Douglas A. Cox
Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
Douglas A. Cox
1 works · 9 members
Bill Looney
Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air and Space Campaign Medal
Bill Looney
2 works · 8 members
Paul R. Lawrence
Meritorious Service Medal
Federal Computer Week Top 100 Public Service Leader Award (2000 | 2002)
Paul R. Lawrence
3 works · 7 members
Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal with star
Rhodes scholar
Dennis C. Blair
2 works · 7 members
Adolf Carlson
Meritorious Service Medal
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Army of Occupation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
Combat Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
Ranger Tab
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
Adolf Carlson
2 works · 6 members
John W. Brooks
Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Squadron Officer School Commandant's Trophy (1977)
John W. Brooks
3 works · 4 members
Kenneth O. Preston
Meritorious Service Medal
Expert Marksmanship Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Combat Service Identification Badge
10th Cavalry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
NATO Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal
Kenneth O. Preston
1 works · 2 members
Raymond T. Odierno
Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Secretary's Distinguished Service Award
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
NATO Medal for Kosovo
Brazilian Order of Military Merit
Italian Order of Merit
Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Romanian Order of Military Merit (2009)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
TAPS Military Leadership Award (2013)
Ryan C. Crocker Global Citizen Award (2011)
Abraham Lincoln Award (2010)
USO's Distinguished Service Award (2009)
U.S. News & World Report, America's Best Leaders of 2009
Naval War College Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award (2009)
Union League Club of New York City Achievement Award (2008)
Morris Hills Regional District Hall of Fame (2006)
National Italian American Foundation Special Achievement Award for Military Service (2006)
Ellis Island Medal of Honor (2012)
VFW Dwight D. Eisenhower Award (2012)
Liberty Award (2012)
Raymond T. Odierno
1 works · 1 members
Ronald R. Fogleman
Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Venezuelan Air Force Cross
Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Grand Cordon, First Class, Order of the Rising Sun, Japan
Royal Order of the Polar Star, First Class, Sweden
Legion of Honor, with the rank of Commander, France
Legion of Merit, Grand Cross, Cooperation System of the American Air Forces
Order of National Security Merit, Kooksun, Republic of Korea
Ronald R. Fogleman
5 works · 0 members
John C. Fryer, Jr.
Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Spanish Aeronautical Cross of Merit
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
John C. Fryer, Jr.
2 works · 0 members
Jimmie V. Adams
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Jimmie V. Adams
1 works · 0 members
Edgar R. Anderson, Jr.
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Daedalian Orville Wright Award (1969)
Edgar R. Anderson, Jr.
1 works · 0 members
Arthur K. Cebrowski
Meritorious Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Air Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
John Paul Jones Award for Insprational Leadership, Navy League
Arthur K. Cebrowski
1 works · 0 members
John R. Dallager
Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Vietnam Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
John R. Dallager
1 works · 0 members
Eugene E. Habiger
Meritorious Service Medal (with oak leaf cluster)
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (with oak leaf cluster)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal (with four oak leaf clusters)
Air Force Commendation Medal (with oak leaf cluster)
Humanitarian Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Eugene E. Habiger
1 works · 0 members
Jay W. Kelley
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
Jay W. Kelley
1 works · 0 members
William D. Masters, Jr.
Meritorious Service Medal
Hammer Award
Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award
Western Illinois University Distinguished Alumni Award
Vietnam Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Navy Unit Commendation
Navy Expeditionary Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Reserve Overseas Ribbon
Reserve Meritorious Medal
William D. Masters, Jr.
1 works · 0 members
Thomas M. Montgomery
Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Bronze Star
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
United Nations Medal
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Honor Cross in Silver of the German Armed Forces
Thomas M. Montgomery
1 works · 0 members
Thomas S. Moorman, Jr.
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Air Force Commendation Medal
National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal
General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
Thomas S. Moorman, Jr.
1 works · 0 members
James R. Stark
Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Navy Commendation Medal
James R. Stark
1 works · 0 members
Scott P. Van Cleef
Meritorious Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
NATO Medal
Scott P. Van Cleef
1 works · 0 members
Larry D. Welch
Meritorious Service Medal
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Larry D. Welch
1 works · 0 members
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