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The Legion of Merit (Commander degree) is one of only two United States military decorations to be issued as a neck order (the other being the Medal of Honor), and the only United States military decoration that may be issued in degrees (much like an order of chivalry or certain orders of merit), although the degrees including a neck ribbon are ...
R. L. George awarded the Legion of Merit by General William Westmoreland. The Legion of Merit is a decoration of the United States and is awarded to foreign military personnel in four grades and to U.S. military personnel without distinction of degree. The following are notable recipients within the award.
Washington Legion of Merit Medal (WSLM) - This decoration shall be awarded to any person who has distinguished himself/herself in the performance of exceptionally meritorious service and/or outstanding achievements as member or in affiliation to the State of Washington. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service that is ...
Legion of Merit [2] The Defense Superior Service Medal ( DSSM ) is a military decoration of the United States Department of Defense , which is presented to United States Armed Forces service members who perform superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility.
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.
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 ...
For outstanding career service meriting recognition at the time of retirement. Similar to the military Legion of Merit. Bronze medal bearing the Air Force coat of arms with a wreath of laurel leaves. Ribbon is white trimmed in maroon with three maroon stripes in the center. Air Force Civilian Award for Valor. For an act of heroism with ...
The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service that is clearly exceptional. The exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify an award of this decoration. The Army's Distinguished Service Medal is equivalent to the Naval Service's Navy Distinguished Service Medal , Air and Space Forces' Distinguished Service ...