Aug. 5, 2010 Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation BACKGROUNDThis unit award was presented to units of the United Nations Command for service in Korea under the same conditions as would be required for the award of the Presidential Unit Citation of the United States, and it is awarded in the name of the president of the Republic of Korea. It is a
Aug. 5, 2010 Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal BACKGROUNDThis medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United States who: 1. Served for six months in South Vietnam during the period March 1, 1961 to March 28, 1973. 2. Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed
Aug. 5, 2010 Republic Of Vietnam Gallantry Cross With Palm Ribbon CRITERIAThis ribbon is awarded by the Republic of Vietnam to certain units of the U.S. armed forces for valorous combat achievement during the Vietnam War, March 1, 1961 to March 28, 1973. AUTHORIZED DEVICENone WEIGHTED AIRMAN PROMOTED SYSTEM POINT VALUE: 0
Aug. 3, 2010 Silver Star Medal BACKGROUNDThe Silver Star Medal had its beginning during World War I. An Act of Congress of July 9, 1918, authorized the wearing by Army personnel of a small silver star, 3/16 of an inch in diameter, upon the service ribbon of a campaign medal, to indicate a citation for gallantry in action,
Aug. 5, 2010 Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon BACKGROUNDThis ribbon was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on Aug. 28, 1962. It is awarded to all Air Force service members who, after Jan. 1, 1963, qualify as "expert" in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun. CRITERIAQualify as expert in small-arms
Aug. 5, 2010 Southwest Asia Service Medal BACKGROUNDThis award, authorized by Executive Order 12754, March 12, 1991, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who served in support of Operations Desert Shield or Desert Storm between Aug. 2, 1990 and Nov. 30, 1995 in one or more of the following areas: Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of
April 10, 2024 Space Force Good Conduct Medal This medal was authorized by Congress on 3 October, 2022, pursuant to Executive Order 8809 as amended by Executive Order 14085, Expanding Eligibility for Certain Military Decorations and Awards. The medal was not created until 30 August, 2023 when the Secretary of the Air Force established it,
July 27, 2016 The Article 5 NATO Medal (Operation Eagle Assist) BackgroundThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal for Operation Eagle Assist was approved by the North Atlantic Council for members who participated in NATO's operation in the airspace of North America, following the attack on the United States on 11 September 2001, providing NATO
Aug. 5, 2010 United Nations Medal CRITERIAAwarded to service members who are or have been in United Nation service with one of the following: UN Observation Group in LebanonUN Truce Supervision Organization in PalestineUN Military Observer Group in India and PakistanUN Security Forces, HollandiaUN Transitional Authority in
Aug. 4, 2010 United Nations Service Medal BACKGROUNDThis medal was authorized by the United Nations General Assembly on Dec. 12, 1950. The Department of Defense authorized it for the United States Armed Forces on Nov. 27, 1951. CRITERIAIt is awarded to officers and enlisted members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated