Silver Star
noun
: a U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action
called also Silver Star Medal
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Both Today Move and Thompson Nations use the address 2814 Silver Star Rd., Suite 219.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
His bravery in combat during the Vietnam War earned him the Silver Star and Bronze Star, and history will remember his public service career that has spanned seven decades.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
The most striking example is the horse Silver Star, brought to life by the acrobat Antoine Boissereau.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
At a 1999 veterans’ reunion, Hill learned that Mr. Taylor had received the Silver Star and other honors for his more than 2,000 combat missions but had not been considered for the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest award for valor.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2024
The Silver Service/Palmetto route is serviced by three different trains: the Silver Meteor, the Silver Star, and the Palmetto.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
The real estate firm is transitioning to a new self-storage company called Silver Star Properties.
—Steve Brown, Dallas News, 15 Sep. 2023
According to authorities, the Jeep was headed east in the left turn lane on Silver Star Road and turned left to go north on Powers Drive.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2024
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
His bravery in combat during the Vietnam War earned him the Silver Star and Bronze Star, and history will remember his public service career that has spanned seven decades.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
The most striking example is the horse Silver Star, brought to life by the acrobat Antoine Boissereau.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
At a 1999 veterans’ reunion, Hill learned that Mr. Taylor had received the Silver Star and other honors for his more than 2,000 combat missions but had not been considered for the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest award for valor.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2024
The Silver Service/Palmetto route is serviced by three different trains: the Silver Meteor, the Silver Star, and the Palmetto.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
The real estate firm is transitioning to a new self-storage company called Silver Star Properties.
—Steve Brown, Dallas News, 15 Sep. 2023
According to authorities, the Jeep was headed east in the left turn lane on Silver Star Road and turned left to go north on Powers Drive.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2024
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