Video by Kaylee Wendt | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District | 04.15.2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District highlights the elements of design that are required when creating challenge coins, Buffalo, New York, April 15, 2025. The challenge coin can be traced back centuries, symbolizing honor, achievement, and bonds formed through dedication to service. (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt)...
Video by Kaylee Wendt | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District | 04.10.2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District highlights the history and significance of challenge coins, Buffalo, New York, April 10, 2025. The challenge coin can be traced back centuries, symbolizing honor, achievement, and bonds formed through dedication to service. (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt)...
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Bigbie | USS Carl Vinson | 07.31.2020
Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Alexis Randle received a challenge coin from Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)'s commanding officer, Capt. Matthew Paradise, for refusing to stand an unsafe and improper watch....
Video by Airman 1st Class Olivia Grooms | Nellis Air Force Base | 09.27.2018
It is unclear how the challenge coin tradition came about, but it has been carried on for decades by the U.S. Military.
Video by Sgt. Jessica Forester | U.S. Army Central | 08.20.2016
General Votel, commander of US Central Command, visited soldiers at Camp Buehring, Kuwait and recognized them for their significant contributions to the CENTCOM mission. Includes soundbites from Gen. Votel; Col. Lee Magee, commander, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas; and, Pfc. Codi Smiley, 2nd Squadron, 13th Cavalry Regiment, Moorpark, Calif....
