ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Valorous Unit Award was established on August 3, 1964, by the Army Chief of Staff, General Earle G. Wheeler. EFFECTIVE DATES The Valorous Unit Award has been in effect since August 3, 1963. CRITERIA The Valorous Unit Award may be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States for […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Air and Space Campaign Medal was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. James G. Roche on April 24, 2002. EFFECTIVE DATES The Air and Space Campaign Medal is awarded for qualifying service on or after March 24, 2002. CRITERIA This medal is awarded to members of the United States […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY This medal was established on February 3, 1988, by Secretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. EFFECTIVE DATES The Aerial Achievement Medal has been in effect since January 1, 1990. CRITERIA The Aerial Achievement Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguish […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Rifle Marksmanship ribbon was established on October 14, 1969, by Secretary of the Navy John H. Chafee when he re-designated the ribbon to the Expert Rifleman Medal to permit marksman and sharpshooters to wear the ribbon for qualifying below the expert level. EFFECTIVE DATES The Rifle Marksmanship ribbon has been in effect […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The United Nations Mission in Haiti was established by General Assembly Resolution 940 in July of 1994. PURPOSE OF THE MISSION The United Nations Mission in Haiti was established to maintain a secure and stable environment in Haiti. EFFECTIVE DATES Eligibility for this medal been in effect since July of 1994. CRITERIA The […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon was established on April 3, 1976, by Air Force Chief of Staff General David C. Jones. EFFECTIVE DATES This ribbon has been in effect since July 30, 1976, and may not be awarded for service prior to that date. CRITERIA Awarded to honor graduates of Basic Military […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Army Commendation Medal was established by Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson via War Department Circular 377 on December 18, 1945, as the Army Commendation Ribbon. It was redesignated as the Army Commendation Ribbon With Metal Pendant in 1949. The final change in its name occurred on March 31, 1960, when it […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon was established on September 17, 1968, by Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman, Jr. and announced in OPNAVNOTE 1650 of June 3, 1987. EFFECTIVE DATES The Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon is retroactive to August 15, 1974. Qualifying service performed between August […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHRORITY The Army Sea Duty Ribbon was approved by the Principal Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserves) on April 17, 2006, and announced in a Headquarters, Department of the Army Policy Letter signed by Army Chief of Staff General Peter J. Schoomaker. EFFECTIVE DATES The Army Sea Duty Ribbon has effect from […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Pistol Marksmanship ribbon was established on October 14, 1969, by the Secretary of the Navy John H. Chafee when he redesignated the ribbon to the Expert Pistol Shot Medal to permit marksman and sharpshooters to wear the ribbon for qualifying below the expert level. EFFECTIVE DATES The Pistol Marksmanship ribbon has been […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Meritorious Service Medal was established by Executive Order 11448, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on January 16, 1969. EFFECTIVE DATES The Meritorious Service Medal has been in effect since January 16, 1969. CRITERIA The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by outstanding […]
Establishing Authority The Overseas Service Ribbon (Short Tour) was established on October 12, 1980, by the Air Force Chief of Staff, General Lew Allen, Jr. Effective Dates This ribbon is retroactive without restriction. Criteria This ribbon is awarded to Air Force members credited with completion of an overseas assignment defined as a “short tour” by […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Air Force Special Duty Ribbon was established by Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James on September 4, 2014. EFFECTIVE DATE This ribbon is awarded for qualifying service completed on and subsequent to September 4 2014 and is not retroactive CRITERIA The Air Force Special Duty Ribbon is intended to serve […]
Establishing Authority The Repulic of Vietnam Campaign Medal was established by Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Order Number 48 of March 24, 1966. ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES The authority for U.S. military personnel to accept and wear this medal was announced in Department of Defense Instruction 1348.17 of June 20, 1966, as amended. EFFECTIVE […]
