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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Outreach Programs
February 4, 2020
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is committed to providing outreach and education programs that address resiliency, educate America’s youth, and reach our military, veteran and business communities. Veterans Outreach…
Patriot Award Week
Every year, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society hosts Patriot Award Week to honor Americans who possess the highest caliber of ethics and selfless dedication in the demonstration of the…
A1C William Pitsenbarger: A Hero Who Will Live On Forever
January 31, 2020
Who is William Pitsenbarger? Son, best friend, partner, hero, role model, Medal of Honor Recipient -- these are just a few titles accurately describing the Air Force Pararescueman who sacrificed…
The Last Full Measure Atlanta Screening
The Last Full Measure is an independent film based on Medal of Honor Recipient Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger and the men of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment,…
What is the Character Development Program?
January 28, 2020
The Medal of Honor Character Development Program (CDP) is a resource designed by teachers to provide students with opportunities to explore the important concepts of courage, commitment, sacrifice, patriotism, integrity…
Who is Humbert Roque “Rocky” Versace?
Captain Humbert Roque ”Rocky” Versace was a part of the USMA Class of 1959. He distinguished himself through acts of extraordinary heroism while serving as an S-2 Adviser during the…
How to Apply the Values of the Medal of Honor in Your Everyday Life
January 26, 2020
The values of the Medal of Honor are represented by the heroic actions of the service men and servicewomen who have earned the award, but do you know what those…
What Do Your Donations Mean to The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation?
December 30, 2019
Over the next two decades, the number of living Recipients of the Medal of Honor is expected to decline sharply. The average age of living Recipients from World War II,…
Introducing the Medal of Honor
December 27, 2019
OBJECTIVES Students will: Use background knowledge to create a classroom graphic organizer (KWL Chart) Collaborate and communicate their prior knowledge to help organize their thoughts about the Medal of Honor\…
The Medal of Honor, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, and Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation: What’s the Difference?
November 1, 2019
While the Medal of Honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, and the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation are intertwined, they are not the same. We want to ensure that…
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Medal of Honor Recipient Charles C. Hagemeister Passes Away: Earned Nation’s Highest Award for Valor during the Vietnam War
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Medal of Honor Recipient Ernest E. West Passes Away at 89 Earned Nation’s Highest Award for Valor during the Korean War
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Congressional Medal of Honor Society to Host and Honor 2021 Citizen Honors Service Award Honorees For Acts of Selfless Service