cavazos' military awards include two distinguished service crosses, army distinguished service medal, a silver star,defense superior service medal, two legion of merit awards, five bronze stars, the purple heart, the combat infantryman badge, a parachutist badge. cavazos has also been awarded an honorary lifetime membership in the national guard association of texas; was inducted into the fort leavenworth hall of fame and ranger regiment association hall of fame; and received the doughboy award of national infantry association, 1991.