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Q: Is the navy unit commendation the equivalent of the silver star or the bronze star?
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When was Navy Unit Commendation created?

Navy Unit Commendation was created in 1944.


What awards does MALS-29 have?

PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION STREAMER NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER with one bronze star MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER with 1 bronze star SOUTHWEST ASIA SERVICE STREAMER with three bronze stars GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY STREAMER


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.


How many bronze stars are allowed on a navy ribbon?

up to 4, if five then star is silver in color. 1 silver star equals 5 bronze stars


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.


When was the USNS Able awarded the Navy Unit Commendation?

1997


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).


Does the US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon have a medal?

No, there is no medal associated with it.


Who were the Navy Commendation Medal winners in the Vietnam War?

John Potter


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


Did John McCain get any medals when he was in the navy?

McCain earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross.


Is the Navy commendation medal or the Good conduct award medal made of gold or lead?

Neither - gold is too expensive (thousands are produced each year) and lead is toxic. Most military medals are made of either bronze, zinc alloy, or pewter.