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The distinguished service decorations were established on 15 January 1991 by letters patent as a three tier award with varying eligibility criteria. [4] The Distinguished Service Cross was established with the criteria "Distinguished command and leadership in action", [5] the Distinguished Service Medal with "Distinguished leadership in action" [5] and the Commendation for Distinguished ...
The Meritorious Service Medal is given to all ranks for meritorious service in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Space Force.It may be awarded for meritorious performance while serving in a staff position as a field grade officer, senior chief warrant officer, or senior non-commissioned officer, or, in the case of field grade officers, for successful completion of a ...
The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army (or in the Air Force, before 1960), distinguishes themselves by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor; while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing/foreign force; or ...
Pages in category "Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United States)" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 535 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page)
After World War II, The Korean Service Medal [5] was the first inter-service non-decoration award which was awarded by all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces; in 1947, the United States Air Force had been established as a separate branch of service. Since 1956, and 2010, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and Silver Star Medal may also be ...
Service ribbons, ribbon devices, and badge awards displayed on a Command Master Chief Petty Officer's service uniform. Various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
A Meritorious Service Medal is an award presented to denote acts of meritorious service, and sometimes gallantry, that are worthy of recognition. Notable medals with similar names include: Notable medals with similar names include:
The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces issues its own version of the Commendation Medal, with a fifth version existing for acts of joint military service performed under the Department of Defense.