do medal of honor recipients wear the medal of honor all the time

Joe Daniels, president and chief executive of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, said he thinks now is the perfect time to share their stories and show that, when the times require it, the nation always comes together. More than 3,500 medals have been awarded, and about 71 recipients still are living. The museum is asking all Americans to join together to pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients with activities and an inaugural 'Moment of Honor' from their homes at 3:25 p.m. 'As most of us recipients will say, we receive the medal and we wear the medal, not for us but for the men and women that have died in combat,' Littrell said. Mortar fire killed or severely wounded the battalion commanders and other advisers, leaving Littrell in charge to care for the wounded. Pete Beach resident was awarded his medal for valor in combat after a Vietnamese ranger battalion he was part of in the 1970s came under heavy attack. The National Medal of Honor Museum and Foundation is recognizing the contributions of people such as retired Army Ranger Gary Littrell. It's National Medal of Honor Day and, even with social distancing, people still can honor recipients of the nation's most prestigious military decoration with a 'moment of honor.' Even with social distancing and isolation, everyone can still pay tribute on Medal of Honor Day

Do medal of honor recipients wear the medal of honor all the time