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What were the names of the Navy Commendation Medal winners from the US Oriskany fire of 1966?
John McCain. The US Oriskany pilots are responsible for awards that include 192 Naval Commendation medals, however the only one awarded <that I could fine> was John McCain.
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
How many Navy and Marine Corps Medal of Honor winners were there on Iwo Jima?
25
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".
Is there a list of Vietnam navy cross recipients?
Medal of Honor? Distingushed Fyling Cross? Silver Star? Bronze Star? Purple Heart? What medal are you wanting to know about?
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.
Does the US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon have a medal?
No, there is no medal associated with it.
What were the names of the Navy Commendation Medal winners from the US Oriskany fire of 1966?
John McCain. The US Oriskany pilots are responsible for awards that include 192 Naval Commendation medals, however the only one awarded <that I could fine> was John McCain.
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.
What awards did US navy mcb-40 earn while in Vietnam?
During its service in Vietnam, the U.S. Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 40 (MCB-40) earned several awards, including the Navy Unit Commendation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Vietnam Service Medal. These honors recognized their exceptional performance in construction and support operations during the Vietnam War, contributing significantly to U.S. military efforts and infrastructure development in the region. MCB-40's work included building airfields, roads, and other vital facilities.
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.
What medals and ribons was awarded to beirut vets?
The Navy Expeditionary or Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, The Humanitarian Medal (when I was there in 1982), we got a Navy Unit Commendation for saving the lives of the crew of a helocopter that crashed. We didn't get a CAR or an NDM
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)
How many Navy and Marine Corps Medal of Honor winners were there on Iwo Jima?
25
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.
Examples of naval honors include?
Naval honors include various awards and decorations given to personnel for their service and achievements. Examples are the Navy Cross, awarded for extraordinary heroism, and the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, which recognizes heroism not involving conflict with an enemy. Other honors include commendation medals, such as the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and unit citations for exemplary performance by entire units. Additionally, there are service ribbons and badges that signify specific qualifications and accomplishments.
