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They will receive hand-sewn Quilts of Valor, a gesture that has come to embody a profound sense of appreciation for military service. This year's theme, "Threads of Gratitude: A Quilts of Valor ...
Nov. 27—PLAINS TWP. — Five veterans were recently honored by the NEPA Quilts of Valor (QOV) Chapter at an afternoon ceremony held at the Plains Township Municipal Pavilion. —Mary Feher ...
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Seven veterans were presented with Quilts of Valor on Wednesday during a ceremony at the Country Meadows Retirement Community South York campus. Together they represent ...
The Defense Distinguished Service Medal is the United States Department of Defense's highest non-combat related military award and it is the highest joint service decoration. The Defense Distinguished Service Medal is awarded only while assigned to a joint activity. Normally, such responsibilities deserving of the Defense Distinguished Service ...
The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army (or in the Air Force, before 1960), distinguishes themselves by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor; while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing/foreign force; or ...
Airman's Medal. The Airman's Medal (AmnM) is a military award and decoration of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force for personnel who distinguish themselves by heroism involving voluntary risk of their life not involving actual combat with an armed enemy of the United States. The medal was established on 6 July 1960 by 10 ...
The Office of the Secretary of the Defense Medal for Valor is the highest civilian award for valor presented by the United States Department of Defense. [2] Created in 2001 in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the medal recognizes government employees and private citizens who perform an act of heroism or sacrifice, with voluntary risk to their personal safety in the face of danger.
Antonio Pacheco receives a quilt of valor for his military service at the South Bend Police Department, 701 W Sample St, on June 13, 2024. SOUTH BEND — There's love in every stitch.