Dec 6, 2024 · Some critics of Mr. Hegseth, a former Fox News personality who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan as an Army officer, have derided his Bronze Star medals as little more than “participation...

Nov 13, 2024 · Aside from being rewarded with two Bronze Stars, he was also given the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. He is not only a military veteran but also the author of The War on Warriors: Behind the...

From 2003 to 2014 and again from 2019 to 2021, he served as an infantry officer in the Army National Guard, attaining the rank of Major. He received the Bronze Star while serving in the special operations forces during a combat deployment to Iraq in 2005. [3] In 2014, he voluntarily deployed to Afghanistan to train the Afghan security forces.

Nov 13, 2024 · Trump cited Pete’s "actions on the battlefield," highlighting the two Bronze Stars he received along with a Combat Infantryman’s Badge. Pete Hegseth also authored the book 'War on Warriors.'

Apr 14, 2024 · Bronze Star Medal: Awarded for meritorious service in a combat zone, Hegseth earned the Bronze Star for his leadership and contributions to combat operations. Army Commendation Medal: This medal was given to Hegseth for his exceptional leadership and performance in military operations.

Jan 25, 2025 · Hegseth's military awards include two Bronze Star Medals, the Joint Commendation Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB).

Commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army National Guard, he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge. He also reached the …

Dec 7, 2024 · A Bronze Star medal like the two awarded to former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for defense secretary, is a recognition of a specific incident of heroism on the battlefield — where a “V” device for valor is added to the medal — or for meritorious service over an extended period of time.

Jan 27, 2025 · A former Army National Guard officer, Hegseth, 44, served as an infantryman leading troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and guarding detainees at Guantanamo Bay. His military awards include two Bronze Star Medals, the Joint Commendation Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Expert Infantryman Badge.

Oct 31, 2024 · Hegseth’s military career was marked by two combat deployments. In 2004-2005, he deployed to Iraq, where he served as a mortar team leader and earned a Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious service.