Empowering Leaders

Through the Values of the Medal of Honor

Leadership is more than strategy — it’s character in action. At the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, we believe the timeless values of our nation’s highest honor can inspire leaders across every community, classroom and career path.
Through immersive education programs and story-driven experiences, we equip students, veterans, first responders and professionals to lead with purpose and strengthen the fabric of our nation.

Values in Action

Leadership shaped by the Medal of Honor is rooted in six core values: Courage, Integrity, Commitment, Sacrifice, Citizenship and Patriotism.These are not abstract ideals. They are lived experiences of Medal of Honor recipients — and they are the foundation of every program we deliver.

Courage

Noun

cour·age

Def: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty

Leadership Development

for Every Stage of Life

From high school students exploring their first leadership opportunities to veterans continuing their service in civilian life, our education programs are designed to meet learners where they are — and equip them to lead

Fellowship Programs

Develop civic leaders at every stage of life: Junior Fellowship for high school students, Emerging Leaders Fellowship for college students, and Veterans Fellowship for military veterans transitioning into civilian leadership roles.

Partnerships Program

Collaboration with schools, universities and organizations to embed values-based leadership into curricula and culture.

Leadership Academy

Accessible, self-paced online learning rooted in Medal of Honor values, including the Inspired Leader Series.

Civic Leadership & Professional Development

Equips emerging and established leaders with courage, integrity and purpose through custom training, certification pathways and scenario-based learning.

Our Mission

To build communities and leaders across the nation empowered by the values of the Medal of Honor, meeting challenges with courage and building stronger futures for all.

Our Vision

To inspire, develop, empower and challenge leaders across all walks of life — students, first responders and professionals — through the values of our Nation’s Medal of Honor recipients.

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