Hispanics in the United States Navy which Hispanics in the United States Navy have made to that military institution by celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15. Hispanics in the United States Navy Hispanics in the United States Navy can trace their tradition of naval military service to men such as Lieutenant Jordi Farragut Mesquida, who served in the American Revolution. Hispanics, such as Seaman Philip Bazaar and Seaman John Ortega, have distinguished themselves in combat and have been awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration of the United States. Hispanics have also reached the top ranks of the navy,
Meritorious Military Pilot of the German Democratic Republic Meritorious Military Pilot of the German Democratic Republic Meritorious Military Pilot of the GDR () was the highest honorary title awarded to military Pilots of the East German National People's Army. It was given in form of a Medal. Established on August 1, 1974 by the Council of Ministers of the GDR, it was awarded until the dissolution of the GDR in 1990. The honorary title could be awarded for: The number of awarded people was limited to 10 military pilots per year. The golden medal had the shape of a pentagon with the top below tip, width 31.5 mm