The NATO Medal honors military members and civilians who carried out service in support of designated NATO operations. read more »
The NATO Medal with Yugoslavia Bar honors military members and civilians who carried out service in NATO’s action in the Bosnian and Yugoslav Wars, beginning in February of 1992 and including Operation Joint Endeavor. read more »
Established in 2003, the NATO Meritorious Service Medal honors NATO personnel, military and civilian alike, who demonstrate outstanding service on behalf of NATO. read more »
The NATO Non-Article 5 Medal for the Balkans Ribbon honors military members and civilians who carried out service in support of NATO operations on or after January 1, 2003 in the Balkan region, including land and airspace in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Yugoslavia.To be eligible, individuals must have carried out 30 days of service in this region, consecutively or in agglomerate. read more »
The NATO Training Mission Iraq Medal honors military members and civilians who carried out service in NATO’s Training Mission to help develop Iraqi training infrastructure to ensure the country’s peacekeeping abilities and to meet its needs as a nation. The mission lasted from 2004 to 2011; the United States contributed 60 instructors as well as support, logistics, and a protection company. read more »
Established on August 7, 1942, the Navy & Marine Corps Medal Ribbon honors Navy and Marine Corps personnel who carry out acts of heroism not typically entailing the risk of life and usually in a circumstance other than combat. read more »
Established in 1961, the Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal is the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps-specific version of the Achievement Medal. read more »
Established in November of 1943, the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal honors Navy and Marine Corps personnel who who have demonstrated outstanding performance and notable behavior over a period of time. read more »
Established in June 1987, the Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon honors Navy and Marine Corps members, including reservists, who carry out a year of service, consecutively or cumulatively, at an overseas duty station. read more »
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 »
The Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award honors civilian Navy employees who demonstrate exceptional service in excess of peers and expectations. It is the most prestigious honorary Navy award for which civilians are eligible. read more »
Established in 1951, the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award honors civilians who have carried out acts of valor or heroism or who have demonstrated extraordinary service on behalf of the Navy over a lengthy interval. read more »
Established in 1919, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal honors members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps who demonstrate outstanding service in a role of significant responsibility. read more »
The Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award honors noteworthy contributions from civilians in the employ of the Navy or Marine Corps, typically of a lesser nature than would warrant the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award or the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award. read more »
The Navy Meritorious Public Service Award honors civilians who have made notable contributions or rendered significant service on behalf of the Navy with a positive effect on a particular region or operation. read more »
Created on July 17, 1967, the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon honors Navy and Marine Corps units that distinguish themselves through outstanding service or feats of valor of a nature that would warrant the Bronze Star if undertaken individually or of a comparable individual award if performed under circumstances not involving combat. read more »
Established on February 6, 1942, the Navy Presidential Unit Citation recognizes acts of heroism or unusually excellent conduct by operating units of the United States Navy or Marine Corps of a nature that would warrant the Navy Cross if performed individually and that sets them apart from other units. It may also be awarded to friendly foreign units. read more »
Established in May of 1980 and retroactive to August 15, 1974, the Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon honors United States Navy and Marine Corps personnel who carry out service with a deployed unit for 90 days consecutively, for two periods each of a minimum of 80 days within a one-year term, or six months at a forward-deployed overseas station. read more »
The Navy Superior Civilian Service Award honors civilian Navy employees who carry out excellent service or make noteworthy contributions on behalf of the Navy or Marine Corps, typically of a lesser nature than would merit the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award. read more »