In a previous post, we shared the story of Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Gerardo Sosa, who was awarded the third-highest Navy Honor after the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross: the Silver Star. Sosa received his award from Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus during a visit made by the latter to the [...]

A Marine who served in the Vietnam War was recently awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the war, according to a feature on the Navy Times. Former Lance Cpl. Ned Seath received the Navy Cross, the service’s second-highest award for valor, from Navy Secretary Ray Mabus during a ceremony at the National Museum [...]

In past entries, I mentioned about the heroism of Navy SEAL Petty Officers Matthew Axelson, Danny Dietz and Marcus Luttrell that gave them the second highest distinction in the military, second only to the Medal of Honor — the Navy Cross. Its name does not imply that the Navy Cross is exclusive to the SEALs [...]