Army Commanders Award for Public Service

Army Commanders Award for Public Service Medal and Ribbon

History - Established 1983

Established in 1983, the Army Commander’s Award for Public Service Medal recognizes civilians who have made significant contributions to supporting Armed Forces operations through demeanor or accomplishment.

Details

The medal features an eagle adapted from the United States Seal appearing in front of a triangle whose bottom two points extend slightly beyond the rim of the medal. On the reverse, inscriptionS read “DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY” and “COMMANDER’S AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE.” The ribbon is white with two thin vertical green stripes toward the center and another thicker green stripe toward each edge.