Awards Quote by Grace Hopper

Whatever may be my feelings of personal gratitude to the Navy of the United States, I feel myself under still greater obligations to them…

— Marquis de Lafayette

But it's been a great, humbling - and I've been very honored to have the opportunity to serve and to lead and to be…

— Hugh Shelton

When asked what I am most proud of, I stick out my chest, hold my head high and state proudly, 'I served in the…

— John F. Kennedy

My dad was a Marine, my aunt is still in the Navy, and my grandfathers both served. So, it's a huge honor for me…

— Elana Meyers

Working with our military community has been the biggest honor of my life.

— Michelle Obama

This Medal of Honor does not belong to me. This medal belongs to every man and woman who has ever served their country. We…

— Michael E. Thornton

It's an honor to be awarded the Liberty Medal.

— Malala Yousafzai

To all who have served in our military, thank you. The sacrifices you made in honor and duty to our country are worthy of…

— Anonymous

America's Cold War veterans deserve every honor we can bestow upon them for their hard work and dedication to keeping our nation safe,". "The…

— Blanche Lincoln

I don't care anything about being a Medal of Honor recipient, but if I can use that to help veterans get jobs, I will.

— Dakota Meyer

I've always felt that if I am deserving of the Medal of Honor, there are many, many others who are. I felt a little…

— Daniel Inouye

I want to personally thank all active military members, veterans and their families. The sacrifices made for our freedom should never be taken for…

— Phil Scott