Various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Such awards are a means to outwardly d
Service ribbons, ribbon devices, and badge awards displayed on a Command Master Chief Petty Officer's service uniform
Commendation Medal
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The Commendation Medal is a United States military decoration presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces issues its own version of th
Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces
…aviation medals Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Aerial Achievement Medal (Air and Space Forces) Commendation medals Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Air and Space Commendation Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal Achievement medals…
Five Commendation Medals are awarded by branch or service. From left to right: Joint Service, Army, Naval Service, Air and Space Forces, and Coast Guard.
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