Olives 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits. Olives are small fruit that grow on olive trees (Olea europaea). They belong to a group of fruit called drupes, or stone fruits. They are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds and pistachios. Olives are very high in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants.
Medal of Honor. 1. the highest U.S. military decoration, awarded by Congress to a member of the armed forces for gallantry and bravery in combat, at the risk of life and above and beyond the call of duty. Also called Congressional Medal of Honor.
13. Silver Star. a. The Silver Star is awarded to persons who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguish themselves by gallantry in action not warranting the award of a Medal of Honor or Distinguished-Service Cross.See act 15 December 1942 (56 Stat.1052; 10 U.S.C. 1412; M.L. 1939, Sup. II, sec. 908).ilver Star. a. The Silver Star is awarded to persons who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguish themselves by gallantry in action not warranting the award of a Medal of Honor or Distinguished-Service Cross. See act 15 December 1942 (56 Stat. 1052; 10 U.S.C. 1412; M.L. 1939, Sup. II, sec. 908).