Silver Star
noun
: a U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action
called also Silver Star Medal
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The Silver Star Program at the New York City Department for the Aging brought Fischer to a downtown classroom to get help with resumes and hone new skills.
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Dave Carlin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
For his ultimate sacrifice, he was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor — and earlier this year the Secretary of the Navy announced a future ship will be named USS Travis Manion.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Plus, the property’s Blue Sky Ski Lounge, located at the base of Park City’s Silver Star chairlift, ensures a supremely seamless experience for a day on the slopes.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Cost is $25; proceeds benefit the Vista Silver Star Foundation.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
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Dave Carlin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
For his ultimate sacrifice, he was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor — and earlier this year the Secretary of the Navy announced a future ship will be named USS Travis Manion.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Plus, the property’s Blue Sky Ski Lounge, located at the base of Park City’s Silver Star chairlift, ensures a supremely seamless experience for a day on the slopes.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Cost is $25; proceeds benefit the Vista Silver Star Foundation.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Silver Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silver%20Star. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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