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Hegseth Honors Medal of Honor Recipient

  • War.gov
  • Feb. 25, 2026 | 37:00

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth inducts Medal of Honor recipient retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams into the Hall of Heroes during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Feb. 25, 2026.

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Heart of the Matter: Take This Quiz on America's Oldest Medal

From Revolutionary War battlefields to today's frontlines, the Purple Heart has served as a recognition of sacrifice and heroism. How well do you know the history behind America's oldest military medal?

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Honors for Valor

For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star.

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Bombs Over Baghdad: Test Your Desert Storm Knowledge

Find out how much you know about Operation Desert Storm, the Gulf War's combat phase, which began Jan. 16, 1991 and ended six weeks later, on Feb. 28.

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America's Nuclear Triad

The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime.