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.
Obama awards Medal of Honor â the military's highest decoration for bravery â to 24 veterans across three wars who were originally overlooked due to their race. President Obama speaks alongside Medal of Honor reciepients Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris (L), Sergeant First Class Jose Rodela (C) and Specialist Four Santiago Erevia (R).