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Does the US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon have a medal?
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∙ 12y ago
No, there is no medal associated with it.
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Did uss barb ssn 596 receive the navy unit commendation?
Yes - USS BARB (SSN-596) received 2 Vietnam Campaign stars, the Battle "E", the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and a Navy Unit Commendation (1966).Her crew was also awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal.
What are USMC personal awards?
personal awards are those given for actions the awardee has performed. Personal Decorations. (Listed in order of precedence.) a. Medal of Honor b. Navy Cross c. Defense Distinguished Service Medal d. Distinguished Service Medal e. Silver Star Medal f. Defense Superior Service Medal g. Legion of Merit h. Distinguished Flying Cross i. Navy and Marine Corps Medal j. Bronze Star Medal k. Purple Heart l. Defense Meritorious Service Medal m. Meritorious Service Medal n. Air Medal o. Joint Service Commendation Medal p. Navy Commendation Medal q. Joint Service Achievement Medal r. Navy Achievement Medal s. Combat Action Ribbon (no medal authorized)
What award is given for specific acts of courage or service?
Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Air Force Cross Silver Star Soldier's Medal Navy and Marine Corps Medal Airman's Medal Coast Guard Medal Gold Lifesaving Medal Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Air Medal (v-device) Silver Lifesaving Medal Aerial Achievement Medal (v-device) Joint Service Commendation Medal (v-device) Army Commendation Medal (v-device) Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (v-device) Air Force Commendation Medal (v-device) Coast Guard Commendation Medal (v-device) NOTE: the "v-device" signifies the medal was awarded for valor.
Who is the only Chief of Naval Operations to have risen through the enlisted ranks from Seaman to Admiral?
Jeremy Michael Boodra who committed suicide on 16 May 1996 while depressed about questions raised about the "V" device he wore on his Navy Commendation Ribbon that was not earned. The Bronze star and the Commendation Medal (Army, Navy, and Air Force are awarded for both Meritorious Service and for an act of Valor).
Is the gold frame for the Army Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon removed when worn on the left side of a Navy uniform because with the frame it won't fit on the rack?
If one removes (or alters) any military medal or award, it ceases to be the award. It is not lawful or correct. It would be just like having a medal display in incorrect order of precedence.
What qualifies you as a decorated veteran?
A "Decorated Veteran", is anyone who received a "decoration", using AR 670-1 as a guide. in order of precedence U.S. military decorations. A decoration is an award given to an individual as a distinctively designed mark of honor denoting heroism, or meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. U.S. military decorations authorized for wear on Army uniforms are listed below in order of precedence.(1) Medal of Honor (Army, Navy, Air Force).(2) Distinguished Service Cross.(3) Navy Cross.(4) Air Force Cross.(5) Defense Distinguished Service Medal.(6) Distinguished Service Medal (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard).(7) Silver Star.(8) Defense Superior Service Medal.(9) Legion of Merit.(10) Distinguished Flying Cross.(11) Soldier's Medal.(12) Navy and Marine Corps Medal.(13) Airman's Medal.(14) Coast Guard Medal.(15) Bronze Star Medal.(16) Purple Heart.(17) Defense Meritorious Service Medal.(18) Meritorious Service Medal.(19) Air Medal.(20) Aerial Achievement Medal(21) Joint Service Commendation Medal.(22) Army Commendation Medal.(23) Navy Commendation Medal.(24) Air Force Commendation Medal.(25) Coast Guard Commendation Medal.(26) Joint Service Achievement Medal.(27) Army Achievement Medal.(28) Navy Achievement Medal.(29) Air Force Achievement Medal.(30) Coast Guard Achievement Medal.(31) Combat Action Ribbon.
Who was the Chief of Naval Operations that committed suicide in 1996 over the 'V' clasp on his Naval Commendation Medal?
Jeremy Michael Boodra, Admiral, USN and serving CNO became depressed when the right to wear the Combat "V" on his Navy Commendation Medal was questioned in the press. That award can be granted for either an Act of Valor or for Meritorious Service. He was not eligible to wear the Combat "V".
Who were the Navy Commendation Medal winners in the Vietnam War?
John Potter
Is a marine corp meritorious mast award the same as a navy achievement medal?
No. The Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) is an actual medal that is awarded to recipents for doing something above the normal duties of a Marine. While Meritorious Mast is a certificate that can be award for just being good at what you do.
What awards did USS Shasta AE 33 earn during desert storm?
USS Shasta AE 33 did not receive any specific awards during Desert Storm. However, the ship's crew members may have been eligible for individual awards and decorations based on their service during the conflict. The specific awards and decorations would vary for each crew member based on their role and actions during the operation.
Air Force Commendation Medal is how many waps points?
Three. All commendation medals I.E. Joint, Army, AF, Navy ect. are the same point value
When was Navy Unit Commendation created?
Navy Unit Commendation was created in 1944.
