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Combat Action Ribbon
Established on February 17, 1969, the Navy/Marine Corps version of the Combat Action Ribbon honors Navy and Marine Corps members who carry out satisfactory active service onshore or in seaborne engagement with hostile forces. Prior to 2008, Coast Guard awardees also received the Navy/Marine Corps version. read more »
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Navy Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
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 »
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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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Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon
Established on December 19, 1944, the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon honors Navy and Marine Corps units that set themselves apart through feats of valor in combat or through exceptional service in non-combat circumstances. read more »
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Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
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 »
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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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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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Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal & Ribbon
Created on July 20, 1896, the Marine Corps 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. Prior to 1945, the requisite term of service was four years. 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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Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal & Ribbon
Established in 1925 under the name “Fleet Marine Reserve Medal” and having assumed its current name in 1984, the Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal honors Marine Corps Reservists who carry out a required term of service honorably and without incurring disciplinary action. Intervals of mobilization may not be counted toward this term. read more »
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Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal & Ribbon
Established on May 8, 1919, the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal honors Marine Corps members who participated in a foreign landing, engaged in combat against an enemy force, or carried out service in qualifying operations for which there is no other corresponding award. read more »
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Marine Corps China Service Medal & Ribbon
The medal recognized service in and around China before and after World War II. read more »
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Mexican Service Medal – Marine Corps 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 »
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World War I Victory Medal & Ribbon
Established in 1919, the World War I Victory Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carried out service in qualifying periods and areas during World War I. read more »
