Ribbons, Medals, Decorations, Etc.

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National Defense Service Medal

(Military service during periods of national emergency or any other periods designated by the Secretary of Defense.)

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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

(Support of operations to counter terrorism, whether stationed in the United States or overseas.)

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Korea Defense Service Medal

(Service in support of the defense of South Korea.)

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Armed Forces Service Medal

(Participating in a designated U.S. military operation that did not encounter foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile action)

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Humanitarian Service Medal

(Meritorious direct participation in a significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature.)

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Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

(Substantial volunteer service to the local community)

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Antarctica Service Medal

(Training or service between fifteen to thirty consecutive days stationed in Antarctica.)

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Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal

(Twenty one days of consecutive duty afloat or ashore north of the Arctic Circle)

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Air and Space Campaign Medal

(Participating in or directly supporting a significant U.S. military operation designated by the Air Force chief of staff.)

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Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal

(Participating in or directly supporting nuclear deterrence operations after 26 December 1991.)

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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

(Served in the U.S. Armed Forces after July 1, 1958 and participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations.)

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Afghanistan Campaign Medal

(Service in Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.)

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Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal

(Direct support in service in Iraq or Syria)

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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

(Serving or have served in military expeditions to combat terrorism.)

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US Army Sea Duty Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military duty while stationed on a United States Navy, Coast Guard, Army, or NOAA vessel at sea and/or members of the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard who have been forward-deployed with their home unit.)

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Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military duty while stationed on a United States Navy, Coast Guard, Army, or NOAA vessel at sea and/or members of the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard who have been forward-deployed with their home unit.)

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Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military duty while stationed on a United States Navy, Coast Guard, Army, or NOAA vessel at sea and/or members of the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard who have been forward-deployed with their home unit.)

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NOAA Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military duty while stationed on a United States Navy, Coast Guard, Army, or NOAA vessel at sea and/or members of the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard who have been forward-deployed with their home unit.)

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Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military duty while stationed on a United States Navy, Coast Guard, Army, or NOAA vessel at sea and/or members of the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard who have been forward-deployed with their home unit.)

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Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon

(awarded to any member of the Air Force who completes a standard contingency deployment.)

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Navy Arctic Service Ribbon

(authorized to any member of the U.S. Navy or United States Marine Corps for service above the Arctic Circle)

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Army Overseas Service Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military tours of outside the borders of the United States of America)

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Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military tours of outside the borders of the United States of America)

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Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military tours of service outside the borders of the United States of America)

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Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military tours of service outside the borders of the United States of America)

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Coast Guard Overseas Service Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military tours of outside the borders of the United States of America)

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Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who have performed military tours of service outside the borders of the United States of America)

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Coast Guard Restricted Duty Ribbon

(Completion of a PCS tour at specific shore units where accompanying dependents are not authorized.)

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Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon

(Significant numbers of personnel participating in a major Coast Guard operation of a special nature, not involving combat)

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Air Force Longevity Service Award

(Four years of creditable service)

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Marine Corps Recruiting Service Ribbon

(recognizes those military service members who have completed a successful tour as a military recruiter in one of the United States Military Recruiting Commands)

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Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon

(recognizes those military service members who have completed a successful tour as a military recruiter in one of the United States Military Recruiting Commands)

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Air Force Special Duty Ribbon

(recognizes those military service members who have completed a successful tour as a military recruiter in one of the United States Military Recruiting Commands)

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Coast Guard Recruiting Service Ribbon

(recognizes those military service members who have completed a successful tour as a military recruiter in one of the United States Military Recruiting Commands)

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Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who are trained and qualified as military instructors to new recruits during initial basic training.)

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Navy Accension Training Service Ribbon

(recognizes those service members who are trained and qualified as military instructors to new recruits during initial basic training.)

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Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon(Successful completion of a tour at the School of Infantry East or West)

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Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon

(Complete a standard tour of duty with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard or on board USS Constitution.)

(Complete a standard tour of duty with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard or on board USS Constitution.)

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Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon

(Twenty-four months of service as a Marine security guard at a U.S. embassy or consulate in a foreign country)

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Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon

(recognize those noncommissioned officers who have completed a prescribed leadership course at an NCO training school.)

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Air Force NCO Professional Development Ribbon

(Recognize those noncommissioned officers who have completed a prescribed leadership course at an NCO training school.)

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Navy Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon

(Superior performance during basic military training)

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Air Force Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon

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(Superior performance during basic military training)

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Coast Guard Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon

(Superior performance during basic military training)

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Army Service Ribbon

(Completion of any Advanced Individual Training.)

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Air Force Training Ribbon

(Completion of initial accession training)