Marine Corps Col. John Polidoro, Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Forces Central Command, awards the Silver Star on Cpl. Salvatore Naimo, a Korean War Veteran in Sarasota, Florida on March 17, 2021. Cpl. Naimo was awarded the Silver Star for his actions and bravery while serving as a as a rifleman in Howe Company 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment during the Korean War on September 14, 1951. The Silver Star is the 3rd highest award for valor given across all Armed Services after the Congressional Medal of Honor, and the Navy Cross.

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