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 »
Established on November 3, 1977, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal honors outstanding service carried out in a non-combat context on joint assignment with the Department of Defense and of a lesser degree than would warrant the Defense Superior Service Medal. It is the third most prestigious award presented by the Department of Defense. Eligible service usually takes place over a period of at least one year. read more »
Established on February 6, 1976, the Defense Superior Service Medal honors U.S. Armed Forces personnel who carry out superior service in a capacity of substantial responsibility and in the execution of a joint assignment, typically over an interval of one year or greater. read more »
The Delaware National Guard Governor’s Meritorious Unit Award honors Delaware National Guard units that distinguish themselves through outstanding accomplishments or comportment. read more »
The Delaware National Guard Medal honors Delaware National Guard members who serve a term of federal mobilization as directed by the President of the United States. read more »
The Delaware National Guard National Defense Service Ribbon honors Delaware National Guard members who have carried out honorable service subsequent to September 11, 2001 or between the dates of August 1990 and August 1991. read more »
The Delaware National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Delaware National Guard members who successfully secure five new enlistments. read more »
Established on July 9, 1970, the Defense Distinguished Service Medal honors U.S. Armed Forces personnel who carry out exceptional service to the end of national security. 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 »
Established on July 2, 1926, the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal honors United States Armed Forces members who carry out acts of heroism or otherwise exceptional achievement in combat situations involving aerial flight on or after November 11, 1918. read more »
Established on December 29, 1921, the Dominican Campaign Medal honors Navy and Marine Corps members who carried out service in the Dominican Republic between May 5 and December 4, 1916 during the United States’ invasion of the country. read more »
Established on December 29, 1921, the Dominican Campaign Medal honors Navy and Marine Corps members who carried out service in the Dominican Republic between May 5 and December 4, 1916 during the United States’ invasion of the country. read more »
Established on November 6, 1942, the European – African – Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (EAME) honors military personnel who carried out service in the European Theater during World War II. Initially awarded as a ribbon, the medal was authorized in July of 1947. read more »
Established in 1917, the First Haitian Campaign Medal honors United States Navy and Marine Corps members who carried out service in support of peacekeeping operations in Haiti between July 9 and December 6, 1915. It is now considered obsolete. read more »
Established in 1917, the First Haitian Campaign Medal honors United States Navy and Marine Corps members who carried out service in support of peacekeeping operations in Haiti between July 9 and December 6, 1915. It is now considered obsolete. read more »
The First Nicaraguan Campaign Medal was created to recognize those U.S. Navy personnel and U.S. Marines who had participated in amphibious actions in Nicaragua between 29 July and 14 November 1912. read more »
Established on September 22, 1913, the First Nicaraguan Campaign Medal recognizes members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps who served in Nicaragua or in surrounding waters between the dates of July 29, 1912 and November 14 of the same year. Eligible vessels include the USS Annapolis, California, Cleveland, Colorado, Denver, Glacier, Maryland, and Tacoma. read more »
Created in 1984, the Fleet Marine Force Ribbon honors U.S. Navy members who carried out service with the Marine Corps between 1984 and 2006, demanding skills and qualifications in excess of those typically expected of Navy personnel. The award was discontinued in 2006 with the authorization of the Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer Insignia and the Fleet Marine Force Enlisted Warfare Specialist programs. read more »