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

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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

Civic Leadership & Professional Development

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

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.

Our Mission

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.

Our Vision

A Nation united and empowered by the values of the Medal of Honor – where every leader acts with character, serves with courage, and inspires others to do the same.

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This Medal’s not mine. it belongs to those kids who never grew up to be grandfathers. I just hold it in trust.

Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams

World War II

It’s a difficult medal to wear because of what comes with it. It represents our country, our history, those who have given life and limb… and whether you’re in the military or … a civilian everybody should serve.

Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter

War on Terrorism (Afghanistan)

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This Medal’s not mine. it belongs to those kids who never grew up to be grandfathers. I just hold it in trust.

Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams

World War II

Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter

War on Terrorism (Afghanistan)

This Medal’s not mine. it belongs to those kids who never grew up to be grandfathers. I just hold it in trust.

Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams

World War II

Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter

War on Terrorism (Afghanistan)

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