Medal of Honor Foundation

Promoting American values

John G. Rangos, Sr. is extremely aware of the qualities represented by the Congressional Medal of Honor, America’s highest military commendation for valor in combat. As a result, he is an avid supporter of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society (CMOHS). He was pleased when a childhood friend, Michael Estochian, received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service to our country. Rangos was honored with the National Patriots Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society in 1990. The Society uses proceeds from all awards dinners to further help veteran’s and their families with drug and alcohol rehabilitation, education against drug abuse and scholarships. To help perpetuate the Society’s legacy and ensure its mission, Congressional approval was granted for Rangos to establish the Medal of Honor Foundation. The Foundation seeks to pull together many of the national records of our heroes under one roof and ensure their safekeeping for future generations. Rangos understands the importance of giving today’s youth the opportunity to see the sacrifices that Medal of Honor recipients made for our country. We should note here that the Foundation does not house a complete set of records, as some are under safekeeping at national battle sites around the country. Foundation members echo the qualities of courage, sacrifice and patriotism that the Medal of Honor epitomizes. Goals include increasing awareness through education, behavior and example. A major entity in this country, the Foundation also works to raise funds annually for the operation of the CMOHS headquarters and the public service activities of the Society’s exclusive membership. Recognizing the important role the Foundation serves, the state of South Carolina donated a 200-acre tract of land to the endeavor. John G. Rangos Sr. served as its first president and chair. Today Alexander Rangos sits on the board. Some of the foundation’s current initiatives are listed below.

Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty

The Foundation sponsored and collaborated to publish this collection of portraits and stories of 116 living Medal of Honor recipients. Appearing on the New York Times Best-Seller List, the book is now in its seventh printing.

Price of Freedom: Americans at War Exhibit

Established as a permanent display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2004, the exhibit includes American military artifacts and images of the exemplary people who shaped our nation's history from colonial times to the present.

Living Histories

This collection of videotaped interviews preserves for history today’s Medal of Honor recipients telling their stories in their own words.

Film Initiatives

The Foundation is collaborating with Discovery Communications to develop educational, public service and special programming related to the Medal of Honor and its recipients.

Circle of Honor Award

This special award was established to recognize lifetime service to country and notable contributions to free enterprise and a stronger America.

Scholarship Program

Four $3,000 annual scholarships established for one outstanding student enrolled in each of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) for the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.

Congressional Medal of Honor Video

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