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You might not associate Huerta, Truth, and Marshall with the military — indeed, I was surprised the Navy had honored them, period.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

“I like exploring different textures on tracks in the studio, and different arrangement ideas,” Mr. Eddy said in a 2013 interview with Guitar Player magazine, which had honored him in 2004 with its Legend Award.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

In November, junta media announced the military had honored Wirathu with an award for "outstanding performance" and Wathawa a prize for "social excellence, first grade".

From Reuters • Dec. 8, 2022

James Madison University, in the Shenandoah Valley, this year renamed three buildings that had honored Confederates.

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2021

He had honored Monterey by dying there and he had been degraded.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck