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MEDAL OF HONOR: ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that may be awarded by the United States government. It is presented by the President of the United States, in the name of Congress, and is conferred only upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty:
• While engaged in action against an enemy of the United States;
• While engaged in military operations... read more

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The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.02.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, pets Cpl. Chesty XVI, the Marine Corps Mascot, at the conclusion of the 8th and I...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.02.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, delivers a speech during the 8th and I Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.02.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, speaks with guests during the 8th and I Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient, shakes hands with the Marine Corps 8th and I Parade performers at...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, signs the official guest book during the 8th and I Evening Parade at Marine Barracks...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient, signs the official guest book during the 8th and I Evening Parade...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient,...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient,...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform the “bursting bomb” marching formation during the 8th and I Evening Parade at Marine...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

An attendee of the 8th and I Evening Parade records the Commandant’s Own Drum and Bugle Corps’ performance at Marine Barracks Washington,...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

The 8th and I Evening Parade official party, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, Mrs. Trish Smith, spouse, retired U.S....

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05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

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05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

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The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient, and...

The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends an 8th...

05.01.26 | Cpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, greets retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor...

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03.24.25 | SGT Christopher Grey | USAGD

U.S. Service Members and Medal of Honor Reciepts participate in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony, celebrating National Medal of...

National Medal of Honor Day Wreath Laying Ceremony 2025

03.24.25 | SGT Christopher Grey | USAGD

Medal of Honor Recipients awaits for Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony, celebrating National Medal of Honor Day at the Tomb of the...

National Medal of Honor Day Wreath Laying Ceremony 2025

03.24.25 | SGT Christopher Grey | USAGD

A detail photo of the Medal of Honor at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Mar. 25, 2025. The Ceremony was hosted...

National Medal of Honor Day Wreath Laying Ceremony 2025

03.24.25 | SGT Christopher Grey | USAGD

A Medal of Honor Recipient pose for a photo at an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony, celebrating National Medal of Honor Day at the...

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The Gazette - March 16, 2017

03.16.17 | Courtesy Publication | USAGB

The Gazette is the official news publication for the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux community. The Gazette is the official news publication for U.S....

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