From its beginning in December 1861, the Medal of Honor stands as the pinnacle of military recognition in the United States, ...

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(Lance Cpl. George Nudo/Marine Corps) A judge demoted a Marine Corps sergeant major to sergeant last month for donning military awards and decorations, such as the Purple Heart, that he never earned.