Commendation Medal
(For other medals of the same name, see Commendation Medal (disambiguation).) The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star Medal, a Commendation Medal with "V" Device or Combat "V" (Navy/Marine) is awarded; the "V" device may be authorized for wear on the service and suspension ribbon of the medal to denote valor. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces issues its own version of the Commendation Medal, with a fifth version existing for acts of joint military service performed under the Department of Defense.
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ARCOMAir Force Commendation MedalArmy CommendationArmy Commendation MedalAvy and Marine Corps Commendation MedalCoast Guard Commendation MedalCommendation Medal (United States)Commendation RibbonJoin Commendation MedalJoint Chiefs of Staff Commendation MedalJoint Commendation MedalJoint Service Commendation MedalJoint Services Commendation MedalMarine Commendation MedalMarine Corps Commendation MedalNavy Commendation MedalNavy Commendation RibbonNavy Commendation Ribbon with Metal PendantNavy and Marine Corps Commendation MedalNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal(United States)Navy and Marine Corps Commendation RibbonUSAF Commendation Medal
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Commendation Medal
(For other medals of the same name, see Commendation Medal (disambiguation).) The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star Medal, a Commendation Medal with "V" Device or Combat "V" (Navy/Marine) is awarded; the "V" device may be authorized for wear on the service and suspension ribbon of the medal to denote valor. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces issues its own version of the Commendation Medal, with a fifth version existing for acts of joint military service performed under the Department of Defense.
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(For other medals of the same ...... endation Medals in precedence.
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Die Army Achievement Medal (de ...... und den Combat Action Ribbons.
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La Commendation Medal est une ...... ur services méritoires rendus.
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Medal Pochwalny (ang. Commenda ...... kańskie władze bezpieczeństwa.
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Air Force Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Bottom row: Air Force, Navy & Marine Corps, Coast Guard.
Five Commendation Medals are a ...... Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
Five Commendation ribbons are awarded by branch or service.
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Top row: Joint Service, Army.
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Military personnel only
established
Air Force: 1958
Coast Guard: 1943
Joint Service: 1963
Navy & Marine Corps: 1943
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heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service
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Achievement Medals
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Commendation Medals
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currently awarded
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Military medal
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(For other medals of the same ...... der the Department of Defense.
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Die Army Achievement Medal (de ...... bernem Eichenlaub dargestellt.
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La Commendation Medal est une ...... ur services méritoires rendus.
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Medal Pochwalny (ang. Commenda ...... rojnych państwa sojuszniczego.
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Army Achievement Medal
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Commendation Medal
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Commendation Medal
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Medal Pochwalny
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