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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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Navy Cross Medal & Ribbon
Established on February 4, 1919, the Navy Cross honors Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel who carry out exceptional feats of heroism during combat or qualifying military operations against forces hostile to the United States, or while carrying out service with friendly forces in armed combat. read more »
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Coast Guard Auxiliary Distinguished Service Ribbon
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Distinguished Service Medal 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 officers and intended to recognize service that benefits the Auxiliary organization substantially and in excess of expectations.Only the Commandant is authorized to grant the Coast Guard Auxiliary version of the award. 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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D.O.T. Distinguished Service Medal Ribbon
Established on December 7, 1992 and discontinued on March 1, 2002, the Transportation Distinguished Service Medal honors Coast Guard members who carry out exceptional service in a position or task of considerable responsibility while operating under the aegis of the Department of Transportation. read more »
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal & Ribbon
Established on August 4, 1949, the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal honors members of the U.S. Coast Guard who perform service of an exceptional nature on behalf of the government in the execution of a significant operation beyond normal duties. 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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D.O.T. Secretary’s Award For Outstanding Achievement Ribbon
The Secretary’s Award For Outstanding Achievement is the most prestigious award bestowed by the Secretary of Transportation. It honors Coast Guard members who demonstrate exceptional leadership that contributes significantly to events or proceedings of import at a national or international level. 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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Coast Guard Auxiliary Plaque of Merit A Ribbon
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Plaque of Merit A honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who exhibit outstanding skill in the act of an assist or a rescue, typically involving risk of life. A successful rescue is not required. read more »
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Coast Guard Medal for Heroism Medal & Ribbon
Established on August 4, 1949, the Coast Guard Medal for Heroism, often referred to simply as the Coast Guard Medal, may be presented to members of the United States Armed forces or foreign allies who perform a heroic act or risk their lives while carrying out service on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard, typically in a non-combat capacity. 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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D.O.T. Secretary’s Award For Meritorious Achievement Ribbon
The second-highest award bestowed by the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary’s Award for Meritorious Achievement honors Coast Guard members who demonstrate exceptional leadership or otherwise noteworthy service over a sustained interval, including service that results in major accomplishments, improved protocols, or other distinguishing contributions to Department of Transportation operations. read more »