American Military Medals

• Question 1 out of 10

  What is the highest military award in the United States?

  The Medal of Honor is the highest U.S. military decoration, awarded for extraordinary valor at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.

  Silver Star

  Bronze Star

  Medal of Honor

  Purple Heart

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• Question 2 out of 10

  Which medal is awarded to service members wounded or killed in combat?

  The Purple Heart is awarded to those injured or killed while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

  Navy Cross

  Purple Heart

  Air Medal

  Legion of Merit

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• Question 3 out of 10

  The Silver Star is primarily awarded for what?

  The Silver Star is awarded for a service member showed exceptional courage during combat. This goes beyond simply doing their job; it recognizes brave action while facing enemy forces, often at great personal risk.

  Long service

  Training excellence

  Overseas deployment

  Gallantry in action

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• Question 4 out of 10

  Which branch-specific award is associated with the Navy and Marine Corps?

  The Navy Cross is the second-highest military decoration for valor awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps, and also the U.S. Coast Guard when serving under the Department of the Navy in wartime contexts historically tied to eligibility.

  Navy Cross

  Air Force Cross

  Army Medal

  Coast Guard Star

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• Question 5 out of 10

  What is the Bronze Star awarded for?

  The Air Medal is awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight operations.

  Pilot Star

  Flight Ribbon

  Aviation Cross

  Air Medal

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• Question 6 out of 10

  The Gold Star is most closely associated with:

  A Gold Star family is a family whose loved one died while serving in the U.S. military.

  Active duty excellence

  Aviation achievement

  Families of fallen service members

  Long-term enlistment

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• Question 7 out of 10

  What distinguishes the Medal of Honor from other military awards?

  The Medal of Honor requires extraordinary heroism at great personal risk beyond normal expectations.

  It is only given during wartime

  It is awarded for valor above and beyond duty

  It is given for long service

  It requires nomination by civilians only

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• Question 8 out of 10

  What does the Distinguished Service Medal typically recognize?

  The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded for exceptionally high-level service in positions of great responsibility.

  Exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility

  Combat wounds

  Long enlistment

  Training completion

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• Question 9 out of 10

  Which military decoration is awarded for heroism that does not involve direct combat with an enemy?

  The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to an Army service member who shows heroism by risking their life to save others or respond to a dangerous situation outside of combat.

  Silver Star

  Purple Heart

  Soldier’s Medal

  Navy Cross

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• Question 10 out of 10

  Which medal was first established by General George Washington in 1782?

  Originally called the Badge of Military Merit, the Purple Heart traces its origins to George Washington.

  Medal of Honor

  Purple Heart

  Silver Star

  Bronze Star

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