Established on September 14, 1946 by the Philippine National Defense Forces, the Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation recognizes exceptional service during World War II on behalf of the Philippines as well as subsequent efforts since then. read more »
Established on November 8, 1985, the Prisoner of War Medal honors U.S. military personnel who became a prisoner of war on or after April 5 of 1917 while carrying out service with the United States Armed Forces or friendly foreign forces against an enemy group. read more »
The Public Health Service Achievement Medal honors PHSCC members who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments or services on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services. Qualifying feats may entail advancing program goals, performance in excess of normal expectations, or an individual distinguishing act. read more »
The Public Health Service Bicentennial Unit Award honors PHSCC members who carried out service during 1998, the 200th anniversary of the Public Health Service program. read more »
The Public Health Service Citation Ribbon honors PHSCC members who carry out a noteworthy feat on behalf of the Public Health Service. read more »
The Public Health Service Commendation Medal honors PHSCC members who carry out service in excess of expectations for their position. read more »
The Public Health Service Unit Commendation Award honors PHSCC units that carry out exceptional service that sets them apart from peer units. read more »
The Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Training Service Ribbon honors PHSCC members who satisfactorily complete the basic training course through the Commissioned Officer Training Academy. read more »
The Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Association Ribbon honors PHSCC officers who demonstrate excellence in carrying out the objectives of the Public Health Service. read more »
The Public Health Service Crisis Response Service Award honors PHSCC members who carry out service in the event of a crisis intervention. To qualify, service must be executed onsite and outside of the individual’s typical responsibilities. read more »
The Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal honors PHSCC members who perform at an exceptional level, typically entailing significant advancements or contributions to a health program making a large impact on the nation’s health. read more »
The Public Health Service Foreign Duty Award honors PHSCC members who carry out 30 days consecutively or 90 days nonconsecutively of service abroad. read more »
The Public Health Service Hazardous Duty Award honors PHSCC members who carry out 200 exposure hours within a 180-day term of service on a qualifying operation that is particularly hazardous. read more »
The Public Health Service Isolated Hardship Award honors PHSCC members who carry out a 180-day term of service in designated insular or remote locations. read more »
The Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal honors PHSCC members who execute an individual noteworthy achievement, complete a distinguished tenure with the service, or otherwise demonstrate outstanding leadership. read more »
The Public Health Service National Emergency Preparedness Award Medal honors PHSCC members who carry out a consecutive two-year term of service with a unit assigned to duties involving emergency medical assistance. read more »
The Public Health Service Outstanding Service Medal honors PHSCC members who execute an individual feat that makes a substantial contribution toward improving the nation’s health. read more »