Established on December 29, 1921, the Second Haitian Campaign Medal honors members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps who carried out service either on shore or asail in Haiti or its surrounding waters. The range of qualifying dates extends from April 1, 1919 and June 15, 1920. read more »
Established on December 29, 1921, the Second Haitian Campaign Medal honors members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps who carried out service either on shore or asail in Haiti or its surrounding waters. The range of qualifying dates extends from April 1, 1919 and June 15, 1920. read more »
Authorized by the United States Congress on November 8, 1929, the Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal honors members of the U.S. Navy for service in Nicaragua. This service must have taken place in a naval operation carried out at any point from August 27, 1926 and January 2, 1933. read more »
Established on June 27, 1908, the Navy and Marine Corps versions of the Spanish Campaign Medal honor personnel in those branches of the military who carried out active duty in the Spanish-American War between the dates of May 1 and August 16, 1898. Initially presented only to those who served in the Philippines, its reach was expanded to include service in the Caribbean as well with the discontinuation of the West Indies Campaign Medal in 1913. read more »
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. Infractions or any disciplinary action cause the three-year clock to start over. read more »
Established in 1930, the Navy edition of the Yangtze Service Medal recognizeds U.S. Navy members who served between September 3, 1926 and October 21, 1927 or between March 1, 1930 and December 31, 1932 in China’s Yangtze River Valley. read more »
Created in 1942, the Legion of Merit Medal is granted to individuals who demonstrate an exceptional level of meritorious conduct. It may be awarded either to members of the United States Armed Forces or to members of foreign military and political bodies. read more »
Authorized by the United States Congress on November 8, 1929, the Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal honors members of the U.S. Marine Corps for service in Nicaragua. This service must have taken place in a naval operation carried out at any point from August 27, 1926 and January 2, 1933. read more »
Established in 1930, the Marine Corps edition of the Yangtze Service Medal recognized U.S. Marine Corps members who served between September 3, 1926 and October 21, 1927 or between March 1, 1930 and December 31, 1932 in China’s Yangtze River Valley. read more »
The naval edition of the West Indies Campaign medal was established in 1908 to recognize members of the United States Navy who served in the West Indies during the Spanish-American War. After the U.S. signed an agreement to end the display of Spain’s national colors on U.S. service medals, the award was discontinued in 1913 and was replaced by the Spanish Campaign Medal. read more »
Established on June 27, 1908, the Navy/Marine Corps version of the Philippine Campaign Medal honors Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served ashore in support of particular Army units or aboard designated vessels in or surrounding the Philippine Islands between the dates of February 4, 1899 and December 31, 1904. read more »
The Department of Transportation [Secretary’s] Award for Superior Achievement Ribbon honors individuals who demonstrate excellence in the execution of their duties on behalf of the Department of Transportation. read more »
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 »
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 »
The South Carolina National Guard Governor’s Unit Citation honors South Carolina National Guard units that set themselves apart from other comparable units through outstanding service. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who demonstrate honorable and exceptional service pertinent to strength combat readiness. read more »
Established on October 15, 1984, the Massachusetts National Guard Humanitarian Service Medal honors Massachusetts National Guard members who carry out an act of valor or other noteworthy achievement subsequent to July 1, 1985 that does not entail military service but benefits the Massachusetts National Guard by repute or other renown. read more »