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
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.
Joint Service
USAF
USCG
Achievement Medal
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The Achievement Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize outstanding achievement or meritorious service of mil
Commendation Medal
…Precedence is following the Air Medal but before the Prisoner of War Medal and all campaign medals. Each of the military services also awards separate Achievement Medals which are below the Commendation Medals in precedence. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy but of a lesser degree than required for…
Five Achievement Medals are awarded by branch or service. From left to right (Top): Joint Service, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Air Force & Space Force, and (at bottom) Coast Guard.
Navy
USAF
USCG