Navy Good Conduct
Created in 1869, the 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.
Navy Expert Rifle
The Navy Expert Rifle Ribbon accompanies the Marksmanship Medal, which is the highest award for weapons achievement. It is comparable to the Army and Marine Corps’ Expert Marksmanship Badge and is bestowed upon Coast Guard members who achieve a qualifying score as an expert marksman with a M16 rifle through an approved course.
Navy Expert Pistol
The Navy Expert Pistol Ribbon accompanies the Marksmanship Medal, which is the highest award for weapons achievement. It is comparable to the Army and Marine Corps’ Expert Marksmanship Badge and is bestowed upon Navy members who achieve a qualifying score as an expert marksman with a 9x19mm Beretta M9 or .40 S&W SIG P229 DAK through an approved course.
Navy Expeditionary
Established on August 15, 1936, the Navy Expeditionary Medal honors U.S. Navy members who have 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.
Navy Distinguished Service
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.
Navy Cross
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.
Navy China Service
Established on August 23, 1940, the China Service Medal honor members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who carried out service between July 7, 1937 and September 7, 1939 and/or between September 2, 1945 and April 1, 1957. To be eligible, personnel must have served on shore in China or on designated vessels supporting operations in China.
Navy & Marine Corps
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.
Navy & Marine Corps Commendation
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.
Navy & Marine Corps Achievement
Established in 1961, the Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal is the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps-specific version of the Achievement Medal.