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.
Medal of Honor definition. The highest military decoration in the United States armed services, often called the Congressional Medal of Honor. It recognizes valor and bravery in action âabove and beyond the call of duty.â There have been some 3,400 recipients of the medal, which was established by an act of Congress in 1862.