Public Health Service Commendation Unit Award Ribbon
Public Health Service Commendation Unit Award Ribbon
History
The Public Health Service Unit Commendation Award honors PHSCC units that carry out exceptional service that sets them apart from peer units.
The United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHSCC) is the United States Public Health Service’s federal uniformed branch of service and falls under the aegis of the Department of Health and Human Services, led by the Surgeon General. The PHSCC traces its roots back to the establishment of the Marine Hospital Fund in 1798, which provided for the care of merchant sailors. Currently, the PHSCC is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The PHSCC grants certain awards to its members to acknowledge meritorious service or accomplishments.
Details
The ribbon is yellow with a vertical brown stripe toward each edge.
Precedence
Next Higher: D.O.T. Outstanding Unit Citation
Next Lower: Coast Guard Unit Commendation
Public Health Service Commendation Unit Award Ribbon