May 15, 2015 · Background American Sailors and Marines were without official medals or other visible signs of their overseas service or combat for the first 120 years of the Navy's existence, …

The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was authorized for service in the Cuban quarantine, 24 October through 31 December 1962. As defined in the Navy and Marine Corps Awards …

Feb 26, 2016 · Prolonged military presence, peacekeeping, and humanitarian relief are examples of military actions that warrant consideration for a service medal. General organization of the …

Master List of US Navy Unit Awards & Campaign Medals, Cold War Era: Post Korean War to February 1994 Note: Although this list contains information on some units' participation in …

Nov 24, 2014 · ARMY SILVER STAR MEDAL TO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON, UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE "For gallantry in action in the …

May 2, 2019 · A U.S. Senate resolution of 2018 acknowledged “Purple Heart Recognition Day” as 7 August, the date in 1782 when President George Washington ordered the establishment of …

Dec 13, 2019 · SECNAVINST 1650.1H of August 22, 2006, defines a military decoration as "an award bestowed on an individual for a specific act or acts of gallantry or meritorious service." …

Jun 10, 2024 · The Distinguished Flying Cross traces its roots to World War I when military aviation was first used in combat. Aviation added a completely new dimension to war and with …

Jun 10, 2024 · The armed forces' Vietnam Service Medal (at left in photo) was established by Executive Order 11231 from President Johnson's desk on 8 July 1965. The distinctive design …

Dec 29, 2024 · President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946 with distinction, after which he was assigned to USS Wyoming (E-AG 17) as an ensign. …