Recipients of the Medal of Honor saluted the urn holding the ashes of fellow winner Army Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. on Monday following a congressional ceremony in his honor. President Joe Biden awarded Puckett the nation's highest military honor in May 2021 after Congress passed a defense policy bill removing a requirement that service members be awarded the Medal of Honor within five years of a worthy act. Puckett was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War when he died at

"We will NOT back down." — Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt. David Bellavia On #MedalOfHonorDay, we honor the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have gone above and beyond in service to our nation. 🇺🇸 Learn more about U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipients here 👉 https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/ 📽️ Sgt. Amanda McLean, Defense Media Activity | U.S. Army

Hear Jessie's citation being read and watch as she receives her well-deserved Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada. #Proud She is an incredible leader and we are blessed to have her in our lives. What makes this honour even more special is that Jessie doesn't seek the spotlight, or recognition for her tireless work. Congratulations Jessie! | Hope Blooms

Receiving Indian Police Medal for meritorious service from DGP Rajasthan ML Lather Sir at Police Headquarters Jaipur today. | Dinesh MN IPS