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
Silver Star
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The Silver Star Medal is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces
Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces
…Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal (Air and Space Forces) Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Awarded for "gallantry in action" Silver Star Medal Awarded for "superior or exceptionally meritorious service" Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Awarded for "heroism or extraordinary…
Army Captain Gregory Ambrosia receiving the Silver Star from Navy Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army Specialist Monica Lin Brown receives the Silver Star from then-Vice President Dick Cheney, 2008