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All five branches of the United States military issue a number of medals and decorations to servicemembers to recognize various accomplishments, achievements, and service rendered. Military-Ranks.org maintains a full list of all national decorations awarded by the military.
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Stolen...
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Stolen...
- Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon
Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon and the Stolen Valor Act. The...
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Stolen Valor Act. The...
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal and the Stolen Valor Act....
- Defense Superior Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal and the Stolen Valor Act. The...
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Stolen Valor Act....
- National Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal and the Stolen Valor Act. The...
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
The awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces include various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges which recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a service member's career.
Manage and execute the Army awards and decorations program to assist Army senior leaders, commanders, Soldiers, veterans, family members and civilians in providing timely, appropriate recognition...
o Updates criteria for award of the Bronze Star Medal to members of friendly foreign nations (para 3-15). o Clarifies provision for award of the Air Medal to operators of unmanned aerial vehicles...
DoD Military Awards Program, receive appropriate tangible recognition for acts of valor or heroism, meritorious service, or specific achievement through award of personal performance awards, DoD service awards (campaign, expeditionary, and service (CE&S) medals), and unit
Since that time, many decorations have evolved. Changes in eligi- bility criteria have been made over the years, and, in some cases, decorations have fallen into disuse. However, the basic...
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Army expanded both its number of medals and ribbons, as well as having its service members eligible for several new inter-service campaign and service medals (such as the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the National Defense Service Medal).