How to Get Military Medals

Military medals are designed to show honor and represent the outstanding work of soldiers. The purple is the highest metal of honor that can be awarded to a solider. Other medals are created to represent duties in specific wars. For example, if you were a solider who served in WWII you may receive an American Defense Medal for WWII.

1. Serve in a branch of the Military. Once you serve in a branch of the Military you can receive medals for outstanding work and achievement. The Navy, Army and Airforce have different representative medals.

2. Demonstrate your understanding and bravery toward the military you receive medals. There are no specific rules for being award medals, these are all about recognition for your great work.

3. Go beyond your duty is often awarded when the outcome is positive. When you work alongside your comrades to complete tasks you have the opportunity to show you dedication. Sometimes dedication is not being the hero of the moment but working in unison to complete a mission.

4. Perform to the best of your ability according to your training, the military recognizes this as exceptional. Serving in missions and even wars as a solider presents the opportunity for medals.