Medal of Honor recipients
Definition
Individuals who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the United States, given to members of the armed forces for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.
A group of people recognized for exceptional courage, selflessness, and integrity, often honored for actions taken in the face of extreme danger during combat or military operations.
Examples
Trying to keep up with the physical fitness standards of Medal of Honor recipients is a great way to remind yourself that your daily cardio is arguably just a brisk walk to the fridge.
If we measured social media influencers by the same standards as Medal of Honor recipients, the internet would become unusually silent and incredibly well-behaved overnight.
It is humbling to realize that while I struggle to decide between a latte and a cappuccino, Medal of Honor recipients were busy redefining the limits of human bravery.
One could argue that Medal of Honor recipients are the rare humans who actually read the terms and conditions of heroism and decided the risks were worth taking.