In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the Department of Transportation created awards to honor civilians and military personnel who assisted in subsequent relief efforts. The Transportation 9-11 Medal was established in 2002 to honor civilians and military personnel who carried out heroic and courageous acts directly following the September 11 attacks. read more »
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the Department of Transportation created awards to honor civilians and military personnel who assisted in subsequent relief efforts. The Transportation 9-11 Medal was established in 2002 to honor civilians and military personnel who carried out heroic and courageous acts directly following the September 11 attacks. read more »
The NATO Medal honors military members and civilians who carried out service in support of designated NATO operations. 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 »
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 June 7, 1995, the Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who carry out a three-year term in the capacity of a Marine Corps Recruiting Command dating back to January 1, 1973. read more »
Established in July of 1997, the Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who satisfactorily carry out a three-year term as a drill instructor on or subsequent to October 6, 1952. read more »
Established on July 15, 1997, the Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who carry out service as a US Embassy Security Guard dating back to January 28, 1949. read more »
Established in August of 2014, the Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who carry out a three-year tour in a position as a combat instructor or other significant leadership position at the School of Infantry East or School of Infantry West on or subsequent to October 9, 2002. read more »
Established in 1950, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal honors Armed Forces Reserve personnel who honorably carry out 10 years of service. read more »
Now obsolete, the Marine Corps Service Ribbon was used between December 17, 1945 and December 17, 1965 to honor Marine Corps Reservists who honorably carried out ten years of service while meeting drill attendance requirements. read more »
The Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon honors members of the United States Air Force who carry out standard contingency deployments for a term of either 45 days consecutively or 90 days non-consecutively. read more »
Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Air Observer Ribbon was awarded to members of the United States Coast Guard for performed meritorious service while searching for and assisting vessels and individuals in distress in and near waters. read more »
Established in July of 1945, the Philippine Defense Medal is an award issued by the Philippine government to recognize efforts against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines between the dates of December 8, 1941, and June 15, 1942. read more »
Established in July of 1945, the Philippine Defense Medal is an award issued by the Philippine government to recognize efforts against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines between the dates of December 8, 1941, and June 15, 1942. read more »
Established on December 20, 1944, the Philippine Liberation Medal is an award issued by the Philippine government to recognize service personnel who contributed to efforts in the liberation of the Philippine Islands during World War II. read more »
Established on July 3, 1946, the Philippine Independence Medal is an award issued by the Philippine government to recognize service personnel who contributed to multiple operations on behalf of the Philippines during World War II. read more »
Created in 1964, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal honors military members who carried out service in support of South Vietnam for a term greater than six months between the dates of March 8, 1949 and July 20, 1954, or between the dates of January 1, 1960 and April 30, 1975. read more »
Established in 1950, the Republic of Vietnam National Order Medal honors military members and civilians for exceptional service, valor, or otherwise outstanding feats carried out on behalf of South Vietnam in the Vietnam War. read more »