Bronze Star
noun
: a U.S. military decoration awarded for valor or for meritorious service not involving aerial flights
called also Bronze Star Medal
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Hegseth's military awards include two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service, according to the Pentagon.
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June 1, NPR, 1 June 2026
He was awarded the Bronze Star.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
She was deployed to Iraq and Bosnia, and has received both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart during her military service.
—Derek James, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Rios would stay in the military for more than 25 years, earning a Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2026
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June 1, NPR, 1 June 2026
He was awarded the Bronze Star.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
She was deployed to Iraq and Bosnia, and has received both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart during her military service.
—Derek James, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Rios would stay in the military for more than 25 years, earning a Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2026
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“Bronze Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bronze%20Star. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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