Today begins #AAPIHeritageMonth , which celebrates the culture and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

We encourage you to honor this time by learning and sharing the stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander Medal of Honor Recipients:
cmohs.org/recipients/lis…

Congress designated May as #MilitaryAppreciationMonth to ensure the nation would show appreciation for our troops, past and present.

You can honor our nation’s service members by supporting the mission of Medal of Honor Recipients. Learn more: cmohs.org/foundation/give

The latest video from “The Honor Project” series, created with Military Times, is here! In this week’s video #MedalofHonor Recipient Hal Fritz describes being trapped under withering enemy fire and the lessons that stuck with him from that moment.

Watch: militarytimes.com/video/2024/04/…

#MedalofHonor , social work, and service – In this article, produced by VA’s National Social Work Team, Medal of Honor Recipient Gordon Roberts discusses the important role social workers have and offers his advice to social workers in the field. Read more: news.va.gov/130330/medal-o…

Happy birthday to #MedalofHonor Recipient James McCloughan of the U.S. Army. In 1969, while serving as a combat medic during the Vietnam War, McCloughan disregarded his own safety and ran into an open field through heavy fire to rescue an injured comrade. vimeo.com/595287540

On May 4, a Christening Ceremony will be held for the USNS Robert E. Simanek, the fifth ship of the Expeditionary Sea Base class. Simanek was awarded the #MedalofHonor in 1953, for his actions during the Korean War. Check back on Saturday for photos and video from the ceremony!

HAPPENING SOON - To access the livestream, visit: dvidshub.net/webcast/34306

Join us today in remembering #MedalofHonor Recipient Ralph Puckett, who passed away on April 8.

At 2PM ET, Recipient Puckett will lie in honor at the Capitol. Watch here: bit.ly/49WBRRY. For those in DC, public viewing at the Capitol will be from 3:30PM-5:30PM.

Thank you for supporting us, TriWest Healthcare Alliance! Their dedication to the nation’s military communities is exemplified through the work CMOHS does across the country. From reaching America’s youth to connecting with veterans, the work we do wouldn't be possible without TriWest’s support.

Sneak peak inside the Medal of Honor Museum, new reopening date set trib.al/Sc3qQE8

We are one month out from #MemorialDay , the day when we pay special honor to all men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Not sure how to pay your respects? Here are our suggestions for things to do on and leading up to Memorial Day: cmohs.org/news-events/bl…

Join us in celebrating the birthdays of two Medal of Honor Recipients who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

James Sprayberry: April 24, 1947
Brian Thacker: April 25, 1945

Tomorrow is National Historical Marker Day, and there is still time for you and your family to participate!

For more information and for a list of Medal of Honor related historical markers, visit:

cmohs.org/news-events/na…

Meet Danny Combs. He was selected as the 2024 Citizen Honors Service Act Honoree for his work to create better lives for individuals with autism.

Learn more: vimeo.com/927564203?shar…

The 6th video from “The Honor Project: Reflections on Courage” series, created in partnership with Military Times, is here! In this week’s video, Medal of Honor Recipient Joe Marm discusses the importance of courage both on and off the battlefield. Watch: militarytimes.com/video/2024/04/…

Happy birthday to the U.S. Army Reserve!

The Army Reserve evolved from a small corps of medical professionals in 1908. Today, it is the most highly-trained and best-equipped Army Reserve in our nation’s history.

This past Saturday, friends and family gathered at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, GA, to celebrate the life of #MedalofHonor Recipient Ralph Puckett, who passed away on April 8th.

If you missed the ceremony, you can watch the recorded version: youtube.com/live/hD_cT4PII…