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Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
Established on February 6, 1942, the Army Presidential Unit Citation recognizes acts of heroism or unusually excellent conduct by operating units of the United States Army of a nature that would warrant the Distinguished Service Cross if performed individually and that sets them apart from other units. It may also be awarded to friendly foreign units. read more »
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award with Navy/AF/MC/CG Frame Ribbon
Established on June 4, 1981, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award honors superior unit service in joint activities on behalf of the Department of Defense in excess of expectations and in the event of combat against hostile forces, a national emergency, or other extenuating circumstances affecting the nation. Service dating back to January 23, 1979 is eligible and must have been carried out over a minimum term of thirty days. read more »
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award with Army Frame Ribbon
Established on June 4, 1981, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award honors superior unit service in joint activities on behalf of the Department of Defense in excess of expectations and in the event of combat against hostile forces, a national emergency, or other extenuating circumstances affecting the nation. read more »
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Army Valorous Unit Citation Award Ribbon
Established on January 12, 1966, the Army Valorous Unit Citation Award honors units of the United States Army that perform exceptionally heroic acts or otherwise exhibit noteworthy bravery while carrying out operations against hostile forces. Qualifying acts are typically of a nature lesser than those that would warrant the Presidential Unit Citation. the Army Valorous Unit Citation Award is comparable in prestige to the Silver Star, which is issued at the individual level. read more »
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Army Superior Unit Award Ribbon
Established in 1985, the Army Superior Unit Award recognizes Army units that demonstrate exceptional merit or achievement in carrying out assignments of particular difficulty during a time of peace. The award originated through the 1980 Army Cohesion and Stability Study. Civilians are also eligible for the award. read more »
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Gold Lifesaving Medal Ribbon
Established on June 20, 1874, the Gold Lifesaving Medal honors individuals, military or civilian, who rescue a person from water-related hazards such as drowning or shipwreck. read more »
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Distinguished Public Service Ribbon
The Joint Chiefs of Staff Distinguished Public Service Ribbon honors individuals not primarily employed by the United States government who make outstanding contributions or carry out other noteworthy service on behalf of the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, or subsidiary bodies in the spirit of public improvement. It is the highest public service award bestowed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. read more »
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Ribbon
The Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Ribbon honors individuals not primarily employed by the United States government who make outstanding contributions or carry out other noteworthy service on behalf of the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, or subsidiary bodies in the spirit of public improvement; qualifying service is of a lesser degree than would warrant the Joint Chiefs of Staff Distinguished Public Service Ribbon. read more »
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Silver Lifesaving Medal Ribbon
Established on June 20, 1874, the Silver Lifesaving Medal honors individuals, military or civilian, who rescue a person from water-related hazards such as drowning or shipwreck. read more »
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Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award Medal & Ribbon
The second-highest award granted to civilians, the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award is approved at the MAJCOM level. It is presented to civilian employees of the Army who demonstrate excellence in carrying out their duties for a minimum period of one year, to those who demonstrate notable initiative in improving procedures or protocols, or to those who otherwise contribute to general morale and performance. read more »
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Army Superior Civilian Service Award Medal & Ribbon
The Army Superior Civilian Service Award Medal honors civilian employees who distinguish themselves through acts of valor or sustained outstanding performance on behalf of the Department of the Army. read more »
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Army Commanders Award for Civilian Service Medal & Ribbon
Established on June 30, 1976, the Army Commander’s Award for Civilian Service Medal is approximately equivalent to the Army Commendation Medal and was created as a means to recognize civilians and qualifying foreign nationals who have demonstrated an established record of high achievement in serving the Armed Forces. Awardees have typically received previous honors such as the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service. read more »
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Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service Medal & Ribbon
Established on August 24, 1987, the the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service honors contributions made by civilians or qualifying foreign nationals in support of military forces. read more »
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Prisoner of War Medal & Ribbon
Established on November 8, 1985, the Prisoner of War Medal honors U.S. military personnel who became a prisoner of war on or after April 5 of 1917 while carrying out service with the United States Armed Forces or friendly foreign forces against an enemy group. read more »
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Army Good Conduct Medal & Ribbon
Created on June 28, 1941, the Army Good Conduct Medal may be presented to any active member of the United States military who demonstrates three uninterrupted years of honorable behavior in service. Infractions or any disciplinary action cause the three-year clock to start over. In wartime, one year of such behavior may be sufficient for the award. There is a Good Conduct Medal for the Navy (established in 1869), the Marine Corps (1896), the Coast Guard (1923), the Army (1941), and the Air Force (1963). read more »
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Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal & Ribbon
Established on March 3, 1971, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal recognizes sustained honorable conduct in reservists and is the reserve equivalent of the Good Conduct Medal. read more »
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Mexican Service Medal – Army Medal & Ribbon
Created by the United States Department of War in December 1917, the Mexican Service Medal was awarded to military personnel who carried out duties against hostile Mexican parties during designated periods between 1911 and 1919 amid what is generally referred to as the Border War or Border Campaign. read more »
