In recognition of military valor in action, the Medal of Honor is the highest award given by the United States government. It has been over 150 years since the Medal was established, but its significance has never changed. This award is inscribed with the very values each Recipient exhibited in the moments that mattered: bravery, courage, sacrifice, and integrity. It is a deep love of country and a desire to always do what is right that drove the recipients to their heights of bravery and courage.