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	Awards and decorations of the United States military - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Awards and decorations of the United States military are military decorations which recognize a service member's service and personal accomplishments while a member of the United States armed forces.
		Awards and decorations of the United States military
		To denote additional achievements or multiple awards of the same decoration, the United States military maintains a number of award devices which are pinned to service ribbons and medals.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_United_States_military (298 words)

	Florida National Guard
		All the decorations are authorized for award to members of the Florida National Guard, civilians, and to other military personnel for services to, with, or in the interests of the Guard.
		Awards may be made to individuals not members of the Florida National Guard for similar service which has been of benefit to the Florida National Guard.
		The Florida Cross may be awarded in the name of the governor, to each person who while an officer, warrant officer, or enlisted person of the Florida National Guard, distinguished themselves conspicuously by extraordinary heroism at the risk of his life or by exceptionally outstanding meritorious military service to the state or federal Government.
	www.floridaguard.net /history/print.asp?did=1329 (1482 words)

	Awards and decorations of the National Guard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Awards and decorations of the National Guard are presented to members of the United States National Guard in addition to regular United States military decorations.
		Each of the state governments of the United States maintains a series of military decorations for issuance to members of the National Guard, with such awards presented under the authority of the various State Adjutant Generals.
		Kentucky National Guard Junior ROTC Distinguished Cadet Medal
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_National_Guard (343 words)

	Awards and Decorations
		Federally Authorized ribbons and decorations awarded by the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard Active or Reserve components.
		This Award is for those who have no previous Military, National Guard or Reserve experience, but desire to serve in the USDRC and complete the requirement for graduation from the Basic Training program.
		To be awarded for Funeral Details, the individual must have been a participant in uniform, serving as a member of the flag folding detail, firing squad, pallbearer, bugler, Color Guard, OIC/NCOIC or Chaplain in 5 military funerals.
	www.usdrc.us /awards.html (1451 words)

	History of the Iowa National Guard: The Vietnam Era
		Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara believed that, since funding was not available to train and equip the entire National Guard adequately, he would focus on preparing a core group of 150,000 Guardsmen for immediate overseas deployment, if needed.
		Members of the battalion received over 2,600 awards and decorations for their Vietnam service.
		Happily, for those many Iowans aware of the acclaimed World War II achievements of both organizations, they were returned to the rolls of the Iowa National Guard in the early 1990s.
	www.iowanationalguard.com /pages/Pub_Affair/history/non_images/Vietnam_Era.html (1549 words)

	AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: NYS DMNA Procedures
		The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the Reserve Components (Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve), who subsequent to 31 December 1992, performed outstanding volunteer service of sustained, direct and consequential nature.
		In peacetime, military decorations recognize achievements that have significantly contributed to the readiness and effectiveness of a unit or organization, or have made notable contribution to the morale or esprit de corps of units or organizations.
		ARCAM Entry date (ARCED): The award will be computed from the date of enlistment/reenlistment into the New York Army National Guard unless the soldier is coming directly from the Army Reserve, Ready Reserve (Control Group) or the Army National Guard from another state.
	www.dmna.state.ny.us /dmna/awards/procedure.html (4595 words)

	FNG Heritage Center - World War I Decorations and Award: Florida National Guard
		As units, the formations of the Florida National Guard were never committed to battle during the First World War.
		FNG Heritage Center - World War I Decorations and Award: Florida National Guard
		World War I Decorations and Award: Florida National Guard
	www.floridaguard.net /history/read.asp?did=1316 (210 words)

	MOAA: Military Officers Association of America - Military Awards and Decorations
		Requests for replacement of military service medals, decorations, and awards should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which the retiree served.
		MOAA: Military Officers Association of America - Military Awards and Decorations
		Award of the CAB is not limited by one’s branch or military occupational specialty; however, to receive the CAB, a Soldier must not be assigned or attached to a unit that would quality the Soldier for the CIB or CMB.
	www.moaa.org /controller.asp?pagename=serv_benefits_pay_awards (902 words)

	Military Awards and Decorations
		The ribbon is awarded to all members of the unit during the period for which the unit was cited and by everyone while assigned to the unit.
		This award is given to units who are recognized for a specific event or for a specific period by the Secretary of the Air Force.
		Awarded to enlisted members for three years of good conduct, I received five awards prior to retirement.
	4mermarine.com /medals.html (809 words)

	James Dorman Weaver, Colonel, United States Air Force - Member of Congress
		He was air surgeon for the National Guard Bureau at the Pentagon from 1969 to 1983.
		Weaver was air surgeon at the National Guard Bureau at the Pentagon from 1969 to 1983, a period in which the Air National Guard Medical Service was doubled.
		While in Washington, Weaver served as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations on the Commission on Science and Technology for Underdeveloped Nations; was appointed to the House Science and Astronautics Committee; organized a bipartisan congressional study on the Cold War; and was a medical consultant to the Warren Commission.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /jdweaver.htm (1212 words)

	The Army National Guard
		The military's awards and decorations program provides tangible recognition for acts of valor, exceptional service or achievement, special skills or qualifications, and acts of heroism, whether in combat or not.
		Retired personnel and former soldiers may wear either full-size or miniature medals on appropriate civilian clothing on Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Armed Forced Day; and at formal occasions of ceremony and social functions of a military nature.
		It is the responsibility of any soldier having personal knowledge of an act, an achievement, or a service believed to warrant the award of a decoration to submit a formal recommendation for consideration.
	www.arng.army.mil /tools/ribbonrack (215 words)

	KYNG Awards & Decorations
		The Medal for Valor may be awarded to a member of the Kentucky Army National Guard who has distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while in the service of the State and/or United States.
		Members of the Kentucky Army National Guard (except Full- Time Recruiting Force) who refer five (5) people that enlist, in the Kentucky Army National Guard will be awarded the ribbon.
		State military decorations recognize achievement, which have significantly contributed to the readiness or effectiveness of a unit or organization, or have made a notable contribution to the morale or esprit de corps of unit or organization.
	www.military.state.ky.us /kyngemus/kyngawds.htm (1065 words)

	9411439.txt
		His awards and decorations did not include any of the type normally associated with combat experience, such as the Purple Heart Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, or citations considered as supportive evidence of the veteran's participation in a stressful episode.
		His awards and decorations are the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal with two Overseas Bars.
		His personnel records do not show that he received any awards, decorations, or medals indicative of combat engagement with the enemy.
	www.va.gov /vetapp/files2/9411439.txt (3585 words)

	Awards Branch - Administration Directorate - California National Guard
		Questions concerning awards for Air National Guard personnel should be directed to the unit’s Award and Decorations Monitor or Military Flight Personnel at the respective wing.
		The Awards Program fosters mission accomplishment by recognizing excellence of military members and civilian employees of the California National Guard for acts of valor, achievement, and meritorious service rendered to the State of
		Awards may also be presented to members of military components other than the California National Guard or civilians who have rendered exceptional support or service to the State of
	www.calguard.ca.gov /cada/awards.htm (114 words)

	Alabama State Awards
		For members of the Alabama National Guard who have honorable service and who have successfully completed an Active Duty Training Course while a member of the Alabama National Guard subsequent to the Calendar Year 1955.
		For members of the Alabama Air and Army National Guard, in direct support of Operations Desert Storm and Shield.
		For award to members of the Alabama National Guard called into active federal service during the "Berlin Crisis" national emergency.
	alguard.state.al.us /awards.htm (403 words)

	Texas State Guard -Medals & Ribbons of the Texas Military Forces
		Awarding of the medal shall be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit.
		The requirement for the award is as follows: (1) Successfully complete a two mile run or swim based upon an individual's age and gender group, and (2) Perform the required amount of push-ups and sit-ups as required by age and gender groups.
		This information taken from 1st Battalion 8Th Brigade home Page and from The Texas State Guard Association and from
	www.agd.state.tx.us /stateguard/air/state_awards.asp (919 words)

	Wear of the Uniform
		Awards may be worn at the option of the wearer when not prohibited during normal duty hours and may also be worn on the appropriate uniforms when offduty (See para 28-4.) Personnel are encouraged to wear authorized awards on the class A service, dress, and mess uniforms.
		Awards may be worn by all soldiers on the class B uniform at the wearer's option during duty hours and when off duty.
		The term "awards" is an all inclusive term covering any decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or unit.
	www.americal.org /awards/wearing.htm (995 words)

	National Graduate School - News
		Lieutenant General Schultz was mobilized in 1968 with the 2nd Battalion, 133rd Infantry (Mechanized), Iowa Army National Guard and deployed to the Republic of Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division.
		On infrequent occasions, the National Graduate School awards Honorary Degrees to a select number of men and women of exceptional accomplishment who have achieved distinction through their special contributions to society at large or to the National Graduate School and its community.
		As Director, he guides the formulation, development and implementation of all programs and policies affecting the Army National Guard and its more than 350,000 citizen soldiers.
	www.ngs.edu /news_honorary_doctorates.asp (1397 words)

	State of Illinois Home - IGNN (Illinois Government News Network)
		His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal.
		As Chief of Staff, he was responsible for all staff operations of the Illinois National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the headquarters staff to support Illinois National Guard units throughout the state.
		Randal Thomas, Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, today announced the appointment of Col. Dennis Celletti as the new Assistant Adjutant General for Army.
	www.illinois.gov /PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=1&RecNum=4364 (507 words)

	Marksmanship Badges of the California National Guard
		The Adjutant-General spent a portion of the money to purchase State Decorations, which were to be awarded to members of the National Guard for attaining certain percentages in target practice.
		In the Report of Colonel Charles Sontag, Inspector-General of Rifle Practice for California dated Dec. 2, 1884, the Colonel urged the State Legislature to Appropriate sufficient funds to enable the National Guard to have at least 100,000 reloaded cartridges for target practice each year, and to provide a suitable rifle range for such practice.
		The Colonel also stressed the fact that in order to effectively meet and defeat a determined foe, the National Guard should be able to properly handle the standard rifle (Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield 45-70 caliber) and to shoot straight.
	www.militarymuseum.org /MarksmanshipBadges.html (1220 words)

	Tennessee Military Department
		Almost 15,000 Tennessee men and women are members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard.
		The Tennessee Military Department is divided into three major organizations, the Tennessee Army National Guard, the Tennessee Air National Guard, and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
		Today, that spirit is still alive and well with the Tennessee National Guard, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and the Tennessee State Guard.
	www.state.tn.us /military (183 words)

	Awards, Medals, & Decorations
		Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals, decorations, and awards should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which the veteran served.
		DoD's Cold War Certificate - This certificate awards all servicemembers and federal government civilian employees who faithfully served the United States during the Cold War era.
		All members of the armed forces and federal government civilian personnel who faithfully served the United States during the Cold War era, Sept. 2, 1945, to Dec. 26, 1991.
	www.military.com /Resources/ResourcesContent/0,13964,31460,00.html (789 words)

	EANGUS: The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States
		The bill improves benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserve to recognize their service to the United States and to encourage the recruitment and retention of National Guard and Reserve personnel, and for other purposes.
		The bill amends title 37 to require that members of the National Guard and Reserve called or ordered to active duty for a period of more than 30 days receive a basic allowance for housing at the same rate as similarly situated members of the regular components of the uniformed services.
		A bill to amend title 38, USC to require that employers of members of the National Guard and reserves who are called to active duty continue to offer health care coverage for dependents of such members.
	www.eangus.org /legislative/bills.asp (4619 words)

	Mississippi Awards and Decorations
		Will be awarded to such enlisted men of the federally recognized units of the active Mississippi National Guard who have over five (5) years honorable service in the active Mississippi National Guard and have exhibited exemplary behavior, efficiency and loyalty to his unit and the Mississippi National Guard.
		May be awarded to any member or former member of the Mississippi National Guard, or any of the Armed Services of the United States, who distinguished himself through outstanding service or extraordinary achievement in behalf of the Mississippi National Guard.
		Will be awarded to any member of the Mississippi National Guard for honorable service to the State of Mississippi for duty performed during a major tour of state emergency duty declared by the Adjutant General.
	www.ngms.state.ms.us /msang/MS_awards.htm (266 words)

	California National Guard - In The News - Brigadier General William Wade II
		Throughout his career, General Wade has earned many awards and decorations including the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
		The California National Guard is the largest National Guard force in the United States, with an assigned strength of approximately 15,400 Army National Guard and 4,600 Air National Guard members.
		The California National Guard protects the public safety of the people of California by providing military support to civil authorities during natural disasters and other emergencies, and provides support to the local communities.
	www.calguard.ca.gov /articles/bgWade (700 words)

	The National Guard - Maj. Gen. Keefe Re-appointed
		Keefe’s military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
		Among the General’s priorities are extending the lease on Cape Cod’s Massachusetts Military Reservation, establishing a regional homeland defense training center and modernizing the force structure of the Massachusetts National Guard to be more relevant in the unconventional battlefields of tomorrow.
		Additionally, the Massachusetts Army National Guard went from being ranked 54th in readiness among U.S. states and territories to 28th — an advance of 26 places in less than three years.
	www.ngb.army.mil /news/story.asp?id=490 (447 words)

	ADVA Army Awards
		It was one of the very first, if not the first, internet website to list Army awards, show their images, give the history of the award, and detail regulations about the awards.
		We have an excerpt of Army Regulation 670-1 that tells how awards will be worn and excerpts of Army Regulation 600-8-22 describing the awards themselves.
		Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
	www.americal.org /awards (233 words)

	IDAHO NATIONAL GUARD
		Applicant must become a member of the Idaho Air National Guard (IDANG) before entering the AGR program.
		An AGR not possessing the advertised AFSC must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the AFSC and must agree in writing to retrain and successfully upgrade to the 3-level within 12 months of assignment to the AGR position or be reassigned to a position for which qualified or be removed from AGR status immediately.
		Applicants receiving or eligible to immediately receive a federal retirement annuity or a state annuity for service as National Guard technicians are not eligible for entry on an AGR tour.
	inghro.state.id.us /New/Jobs/Air_Jobs/05-13AGR.htm (929 words)

	Request Military Discharge Record / Awards
		The workload of the National Records Center may not permit a prompt response to a request.
		A veteran or next of kin may request a copy of the veteran’s discharge from military service from the National Records Center, Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100.
		When requesting medals, type or clearly print the veteran’s full name, branch of military service, service number or Social Security Number and provide either the exact or approximate dates of military service.
	www.michigan.gov /dmva/0,1607,7-126-2362_2376_2386---,00.html (394 words)

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