The Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military award for valor in combat, is more than an accolade. It is a testament to the values that define this great country.

Courage and sacrifice, commitment and integrity, citizenship and patriotism − these are not just words but are the foundation upon which America stands. These values are embodied by Medal of Honor recipients, whose heroic deeds remind us of what it truly means to serve a cause greater than oneself.

The National Medal of Honor Museum, which will open to the public on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, will ensure that those who have earned the Medal of Honor and the ideals they embody are remembered and carried forward, showing that service to others and devotion to these principles are not confined to the battlefield, but can be expressed in communities, classrooms and boardrooms around the........

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