McCain's Life of Distinction

Sen. John McCain hailed from one of the most storied military families in U.S. history. His personal accomplishments independent of the achievements of his father and grandfather -- both four-star Navy admirals -- speak for themselves.

Among the many awards, medals, titles, and distinctions that comprise Sen. McCain’s extraordinary legacy:

• Captain, U.S. Navy
• Silver Star
• Three Bronze Stars with Combat “V”
• Purple Heart
• Two Legion of Merit with Combat Awards
• The Distinguished Flying Cross
• Navy Commendation Medal
• Marine Commendation Medal
• Prisoner of War Medal
• Eisenhower Leadership Prize, 2005
• Policymaker of the Year Award, 2007
• GOP Nominee for President, 2008
• Chairman, Senate Committee on Armed Services
• Order of National Hero Award, Georgia, 2010
• Ukrainian Order of Liberty Award, 2016
• Kosovo’s Order of Freedom medal, 2017
• 2017 Liberty Medal for Lifetime Service

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