Military orders

The United States Army awards medals and service ribbons for a variety of accomplishments. Often, this involves some type of valorous act that falls outside the traditional or normal expectations of service. Therefore, U.S. Army medals are very significant and represent some of the highest honors of military service. Learn more about 8 Army Medals

Concise and easy to understand explanations of small military unit organizations.

Knight orders of the crusades

In 1588, Queen Elizabeth rewarded her naval officers with the Armada Medal. Since then, the state has rewarded the service of its military with a vast catalogue of crosses, ribbons, medals and orders.

Thank you Veronique! Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, Knights of Malta, Knights of Rhodes, and Chevaliers de Malte. Active: c. 1099–Present Allegiance: Papacy

Thank you Veronique! Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, Knights of Malta, Knights of Rhodes, and Chevaliers de Malte. Active: c. 1099–Present Allegiance: Papacy

Enlisted Rank Chart. We teach you all this in Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Level K (Military Knowledge) Class: Crucial for those who are new to the Army. It introduces them to the basic terms, acronyms, and resources that are needed in order for them to successfully transition into the Army lifestyle. Topics such as Military Acronyms and Terms, Chain of Command, Customs and Courtesies and Social Functions, and Community Resources are included as part of this course.