These men and women are awarded by the president as the Commander-in-Chief for risking their lives “above and beyond the call of duty.” What Is the National Medal of Honor Museum? Located in ...

“The Medal of Honor is for someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, someone who regards the situation higher than his own life,” said Fred Shaw, an Army Veteran and Commander of ...

The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. It was first signed into law during the Civil War and is presented to those who go above and beyond the call of ...