On National Medal of Honor Day, the United States honors the bravery of 13 men from West Texas who received the nation's highest and most prestigious military award, the Medal of Honor.

Tuesday is National Medal of Honor Day, celebrating the thousands of service members since 1861 who have been awarded the country's highest military honor. Of more than 40 million Americans who have served in the armed forces,

Medal of Honor recipients visit Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate National Medal of Honor Day on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (Elizabeth Fraser/U.S. Army) Medal of Honor recipients visited Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to observe National Medal of Honor Day on Tuesday.