commendations
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The service-member plaintiffs collectively had more than 130 years of military service and more than 80 commendations.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Trump, on the last full day of his first term, awarded Fauci and other members of the Operation Warp Speed team presidential commendations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024
Among his other awards were commendations from the Overseas Press Club; the National Headliners Club; the VFW’s first Gold Medal for national security reporting; and the Department of Defense medal for distinguished public service.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
A flood of telegrams and letters, inquiries and enthusiastic commendations, suddenly burst upon Sendlingen.
From The Chief Justice A Novel by Karl Emil Franzos
