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Legion of Merit Officer Medal & Ribbon
Created in 1942, the Legion of Merit Medal is granted to individuals who demonstrate an exceptional level of meritorious conduct. It may be awarded either to members of the United States Armed Forces or to members of foreign military and political bodies. read more »
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Army Distinguished Service Cross Medal & Ribbon
Created on January 2, 1918, the Army Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest award granted to United States Army personnel. It is awarded in instances of acts of heroism in combat with enemy forces, often involving risk of life. Operations supporting friendly forces of foreign nations are also eligible. The Army Distinguished Service Cross was first awarded in World War I. read more »
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Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal & Ribbon
Established on July 9, 1970, the Defense Distinguished Service Medal honors U.S. Armed Forces personnel who carry out exceptional service to the end of national security. read more »
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Army Distinguished Service Medal & Ribbon
Established in 1918, the Army Distinguished Service Medal is the Army’s version of the Distinguished Service Medal, which was created to recognize United States Armed Forces personnel who perform service of an exceptional nature on behalf of the government in the execution of a significant operation beyond normal duties. It is typically reserved for senior Army officers. read more »
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Silver Star Medal & Ribbon
Established on July 19, 1932, the Silver Star Medal honors United States military members who demonstrate gallantry or heroism in combat; it may also be awarded for service with friendly foreign militaries. read more »
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Defense Superior Service Medal & Ribbon
Established on February 6, 1976, the Defense Superior Service Medal honors U.S. Armed Forces personnel who carry out superior service in a capacity of substantial responsibility and in the execution of a joint assignment, typically over an interval of one year or greater. read more »
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Legion of Merit Medal & Ribbon
Created in 1942, the Legion of Merit Medal is granted to individuals who demonstrate an exceptional level of meritorious conduct. It may be awarded either to members of the United States Armed Forces or to members of foreign military and political bodies. read more »
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Distinguished Flying Cross Medal & Ribbon
Established on July 2, 1926, the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal honors United States Armed Forces members who carry out acts of heroism or otherwise exceptional achievement in combat situations involving aerial flight on or after November 11, 1918. read more »
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Army Soldier’s Medal – Heroism Medal & Ribbon
Established on July 2, 1926, the Army Soldier’s Medal honors members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through heroic acts. Eligible acts do not entail confrontation with hostile forces but typically involve the risking of life or limb on behalf of others. The Soldier’s Medal is the greatest distinction a soldier can earn for exhibiting bravery in circumstances other than combat. read more »
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Bronze Star Medal & Ribbon
Established on February 4, 1944, the Bronze Star Medal (more commonly known simply as the Bronze Star) honors members of any branch of the United States Armed Forces who demonstrate exceptional or heroic achievement so as to set themselves apart from their peers, though to a lesser degree that what would warrant a Silver Star or the Legion of Merit. read more »
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Purple Heart Medal & Ribbon
Established in its current form on February 22, 1932, the Purple Heart Medal honors United States military members who are wounded or killed in the line of service on or subsequent to April 5, 1917. read more »
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Defense Meritorious Service Medal & Ribbon
Established on November 3, 1977, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal honors outstanding service carried out in a non-combat context on joint assignment with the Department of Defense and of a lesser degree than would warrant the Defense Superior Service Medal. It is the third most prestigious award presented by the Department of Defense. Eligible service usually takes place over a period of at least one year. read more »
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Meritorious Service Medal & Ribbon
Established on January 16, 1969, the Meritorious Service Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carry out exceptional service or achievements under circumstances other than combat. read more »
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Air Medal Medal & Ribbon
Established on May 11, 1942, the Air Medal honors individuals for heroic acts or otherwise exceptional achievement while carrying out flight or aerial combat operations. It may be awarded either to US or foreign military or civilian personnel and is only awarded during wartime operations. Eligible operations are determined at the discretion of MAJCOMs. read more »
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Joint Service Commendation Medal & Ribbon
Established on June 25, 1963, the Joint Service Achievement Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carry out exceptional service or achievement on behalf of designated organizations including the Defense Agencies, the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Headquarters of Unified Commands, or the Office of the Secretary of Defense. read more »
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Army Commendation Medal & Ribbon
Established in 1945, the Army Commendation Medal honors members of the United States Armed Forces who have demonstrated outstanding performance and notable behavior over a period of time. Eligible terms of service are those taking place after December 6, 1941 or, for foreign awardees, June 1, 1962; eligible acts of courage typically do not involve risking one’s life. read more »
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D.O.T. Secretary’s Award for Superior Achievement Ribbon
The Department of Transportation [Secretary’s] Award for Superior Achievement Ribbon honors individuals who demonstrate excellence in the execution of their duties on behalf of the Department of Transportation. read more »
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Joint Service Achievement Medal & Ribbon
Established on August 3, 1983, the Joint Service Achievement Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who rank below O-6 and perform noteworthy service on behalf of designated organizations including the Defense Agencies, the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Headquarters of Unified Commands, or the Office of the Secretary of Defense. read more »
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Army Achievement Medal & Ribbon
The Army Achievement Medal is the U.S. Army-specific version of the Achievement Medal. Each branch of the military offers a version of the award, and the United States Department of Defense has also authorized a version of the award to recognize joint activity among more than one branch. The award category was established in order to offer recognition to junior officers and other personnel who do not meet the eligibility criteria for the Meritorious Service Medal or the Commendation Medal; the Army version was authorized in 1981. read more »