In the vast horizon that is U.S. military history, there's scant discussion on the history and process of awarding military medals and decorations. What may seem like a tedious subject is actually rich with historical information. Additionally, veterans can request replacements of their awards and that's when the National Archives steps in and helps. This episode will give a brief overview of how veterans can request their awards, the different channels, and give a basic overview of how the U.S. Armed Forces military honors systems functions.