The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the United States Armed Services. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his comrades and must have involved risk of life. On December 3, Vietnam Veteran Cruz Yanez was recognized in Commissioners Court, for his exceptional bravery while serving in the U.S. Army. During the recognition, Hidalgo County Veterans Service Officer Felix Rodriguez reported that Mr. Yanez had not been awarded a ...