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Purple Heart

United States military decoration

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Dec 4, 2025
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How does the precedence, benefits, and wear of the Bronze Star compare to other U.S. combat and non-combat decorations?

The Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is a mid‑level U.S. military decoration established by Executive Order 9419 on Feb. 4, 1944 and retroactive to Dec. 7, 1941; it recognizes heroic or meritorious achievement...

Nov 14, 2025

How are VA priority groups assigned based on service-connected disabilities?

The VA assigns veterans to one of eight enrollment priority groups based largely on their VA service‑connected disability rating, other special eligibilities (like POW or Purple Heart), and sometimes ...