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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He was deployed in the Middle East during the first Gulf War and received a Bronze Star for his service in Iran before ultimately retiring as captain.
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The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
He was deployed again and this time sent to Afghanistan, where he was awarded another Bronze Star.
—Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and the Iraq Campaign Medal.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
After the excitement's all over, Lamb and Torres meet at the diner so Torres can return the Bronze Star.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
He was deployed again and this time sent to Afghanistan, where he was awarded another Bronze Star.
—Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and the Iraq Campaign Medal.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
After the excitement's all over, Lamb and Torres meet at the diner so Torres can return the Bronze Star.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Bronze Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bronze%20Star. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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