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...there fewer heroes in the Iraq war than in previous wars? That's the message the Pentagon is sending, say critics, by not awarding today's soldiers nearly as many of the nation's highest military honors. Three and a half years of combat in Iraq, for example, have produced only two winners of the Medal of Honor, the country's highest military award for bravery in combat. There were, by contrast, 464 Medals of Honor handed out during America's involvement in World War II, which lasted the same amount of time. If the government had been as stingy...
...throat. When the Iraqi dropped a live grenade during their struggle, the young Marine jumped on it so that his body would absorb the blast, saving the lives of his comrades. He died eight days later. Dunham was awarded the Iraq war's second Medal of Honor last month. It will be presented to his family at the White House by President George W. Bush...
Outright lying remains less common than massaging the truth, but it still happens. A letter might include lines like, "Bill has been promoted, and Johnny made National Honor Society," when a more truthful missive would have read, "Bill got arrested for drunk driving, and Johnny has converted the garage into a meth...
...students to get away from the cold weather and eat away their stress. With the help of Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS), students accomplish some amazing feats in the dining hall and I think it’s about time that we recognize these individuals. It is with great honor that I present to you the recipients of the first annual “HUDSIE Awards?...
...Thank you for featuring former President Aquino in your list of heroes. It certainly is an honor for us Filipinos. We take pride in knowing that we have contributed in our own small way to democratic principles. Jose Manansala Cavite, the Philippines...