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Marine Corps Brevet Medal; Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon; Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal; Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon; Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon; Meritorious Service Medal (United States) Meritorious Unit Commendation
Outstanding heroism in action against the enemy or extremely meritorious service (non-combat) in support of military operations. Presented by: the Department of the Navy [1] Eligibility: U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard units; and friendly foreign armed forces units serving with the U.S. Armed Forces: Status: Currently ...
The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM), is the United States Navy and U.S. Marine Corps' version of the Achievement Medal. The U.S. Navy was the first branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to award such a medal, doing so in 1961, when it was dubbed the "Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement Medal."
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 Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon is awarded to any member of the Coast Guard who receives a Letter of Commendation from the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. The decoration is retroactive to August 12, 1921 which was when the Commandant's Commendation Letter was first issued by Admiral William E. Reynolds. [citation needed]
Certain U.S. government awards may also be issued to military personnel of the United States Armed Forces and be worn in conjunction with awards and decorations of the United States military. In order of precedence, those U.S. non-military awards and decorations authorized for wear are worn after U.S. military personal decorations and unit ...
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U.S. Marine Corps: 20–24 November 1943: Tarawa: 4th Marine Division (Reinforced) U.S. Marine Corps: 15 June-1 August 1944 Battle of Saipan, Battle of Tinian and Battle of Iwo Jima: 1st Marine Division: U.S. Marine Corps: 15–19 September 1944: Battle of Peleliu and Negesebus: VMFA-124 and 213: U.S. Marine Corps: 16 Feb-11 May 1943 and 3–22 ...