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	Civilian decorations of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Civilian decorations of the United States are civil decorations of the United States of America which are bestowed by various agencies of the United States government for acts of accomplishment benefiting the government as a whole.
		Contrary to the awards and decorations of the United States military, U.S. civilian decorations are typically issued for sustained meritorious service over a period of time rather than for a specific heroic or meritorious act.
		United States civilian awards and issued by federal, state, and local authorities with the most recognizable decorations issued on the federal level.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Civilian_decorations_of_the_United_States (293 words)

	ipedia.com: United States Navy Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The United States Navy is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations.
		The United States Constitution, ratified in 1789, empowered Congress "to provide and maintain a navy." Acting on this authority, Congress ordered the construction and manning of six frigatess; one of the original six, the USS Constitution, familiarly known as "Old Ironsides", survives to this day.
		The naval jack of the United States is a blue field with 50 white stars, identical to the canton of the ensign, both in appearance and size.
	www.ipedia.com /united_states_navy.html (2842 words)

	Military Ribbons - Military Ribbons in Miniature
		The '''United States Department of the Air Force''' was formed in 1949 and is a component agency of the United States Department of Defense.
		Coast Guard military awards are similar to Military awards of the United States Department of the Navy U.S. Navy decorations and Coast Guard personnel are eligible to receive all Inter-service medals of the United States military inter-service decorations, Authorized foreign decorations of the United States militaryauthorized foriegn awards and international decorations.
		Each of the state governments of the United States maintains a series of military decorations for issuance to members of the National Guard of the United States National Guard, with such awards presented under the authority of the various State Adjutant Generals..
	www.militaryribbons.org /locater.html (851 words)

	Bathroom Decoration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Civilian decorations of the United States - Civilian decorations of the United States are civil decorations of the United States of America which are bestowed by various agencies of the United States government for acts of accomplishment benefiting the government as a whole.
		Awards and decorations of the National Guard - 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.
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	Medal of Honor - Free net encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Image:Medalsofhonor.jpg The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States (the highest civilian decorations are the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor).
		The highest civilian honor of all is the Presidential Medal of Freedom, considered to be a direct civilian equivalent of the Medal of Honor.
		The Cross of Valour (replaces the George Cross) is both a civilian and military award and is generally regarded as the civilian equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
	www.netipedia.com /index.php/Medal_of_Honor (3447 words)

	United States Army information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Army of the United States was re-established for the Korean War and Vietnam War and was demobilized upon the suspension of the draft.
		Upon joining the Army, all soldiers (officers and enlisted) must swear (or affirm) an oath to "protect the Constitution of the United States from all enemies, both foreign and domestic." This emphasis on the defense of the United States Constitution illustrates the concern of the framers that the military be subordinate to legitimate civilian authority.
		The senior uniformed officer of the United States Army is the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA).
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	Awards and Decorations
		When serving with a unit that has received a unit award or if assigned to the unit when the award was given.
		The Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not “recommended” for the decoration; rather the soldier is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
		The President of the United States and the United States Congress.
	www.camo-store.com /army_study_guide_-_awards_and_decorations.htm (1282 words)

	Paradise Weddings & Travel - United States Military Wedding Protocol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Since Paradise Weddings performs so many weddings for members of the United States Military, we thought it was essential that we include a Military Wedding Protocol section to our website.
		Rules for decorating military chapels vary across the country, but all flowers, candelabra, and other decor are arranged by the Chapel Altar Guild and are the same for all weddings.
		Decorations could include American flags and/or the standards of your unit(s) in addition to flowers.
	www.paradiseweddings.org /military_protocol.htm (2896 words)

	Iraq Study Group: Members: United States Institute of Peace
		It was led by co-chairs James A. Baker, III, the nation’s 61st secretary of state and honorary chairman of the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University, and Lee H. Hamilton, former congressman and director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
		She served as Arizona state senator in 1969 and subsequently reelected to two two-year terms (1969-1975) and was assistant attorney general in Arizona (1965-1969).
		Perry was the 19th secretary of defense for the United States, serving from February 1994 to January 1997.
	www.usip.org /isg/members.html (3057 words)

	WWII Awards
		Awarded to Unites States military personnel for heroism or extraordinary achievement that is clearly distinctive involving operations during aerial flight that is not routine.
		Awarded in the name of the President of the United States to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and to cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against and armed enemy occurring on or after 7th December 1941.
		The unit must have displayed such gallantry, determination and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission, under extremely difficult and hazardous circumstances, to have set it apart and above other units participating in the same campaign.
	www.wwiiadt.com /WWII_Awards.htm (1062 words)

	Association of the United States Army: Veterans Groups Legislative Proposals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Association of the United States Army is a diverse organization of 106,000 members -- active duty, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Department of the Army civilians, retirees and family members.
		Finally, enlisted retirees who were awarded one of the top two decorations for valor are authorized an extra 10 percent in retired pay (within the maximum limit of 75 percent of basic pay).
		Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on behalf of the members of the Association of the United States Army, their families, and today’s soldiers who are tomorrow’s veterans.
	www.ausa.org /webpub/DeptGovAffairs.nsf/byid/CCRN-6CCRS4 (2016 words)

	Korean War Educator: United Nations - Command Repatriation Group
		Other qualified personnel were recruited from civilian and military sources throughout the Far East and the United States for critical vacancies in the sections.
		Among the decorations held by General Hamblen are the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, the Commendation Ribbon, War Cross of Brazil, War Cross of Italy, the Crown of Italy, Legion of Honor, the Croix de Guerre of France and Commander British Empire.
		The United Nations Command shall, prior to the signing of the Armistice Agreement, inform the side of the Korean People’s Army and the Chinese People’s Volunteers of the approximate figures by nationality of such prisoners of war held in its custody.
	www.koreanwar-educator.org /topics/united_nations/uncreg/index.htm (11737 words)

	Spanish-American War
		The United States Navy had recently grown considerably, but it was still untested, and many old war dogs were eager to test and use their new tools.
		According to data from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the last surviving U.S. veteran of the conflict, Nathan E. Cook, died on September 10, 1992 at the age of 106.
		The Spanish-American War was regarded by both Spain and the United States as the first major conflict of modern warfare, leading into the technology of warfare that would be witnessed by the 20th century.
	webpages.charter.net /wisconsinlegion-7thdistrict/SP_AM_War.htm (2494 words)

	Civilian Government Jobs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Civilian Police International - Civilian Police International is a government sub-contract company specializing in International Police government contracts that call for American police officers to serve in international locations under the direction of the US State Department.
		Contrary to the awards and decorations of the United States military, U. Government Flight Representative - A Government Flight Representative (GFR) is a US Military Officer or similarly qualified US Government Civilian with the responsibility for aircraft operations conducted by commercial contractors using Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft.
		Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories - The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories is a unit in the Israeli Ministry of Defense that engages in coordinating civilian issues between the Government of Israel, the Israel Defense Forces, foreign organizations, and the Palestinian Authority.
	jeeps.globalcorrosiontech.com /civiliangovernmentjobs.html (1222 words)

	MSM Awards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The decoration is awarded to both military and civilian personnel and is authorized to any astronaut who serves in the capacity of pilot, mission specialist, payload specialist, or other space flight member.
		Multiple awards of the decoration are annotated either by award stars or oak leaf clusters, depending on the civilian or military status of the recipient and, if military, the branch of military service.
		The NASA Space Flight Medal is also authorized for wear on active uniforms of the United States military and is worn after all military decorations.
	honours.homestead.com /nasaspace.html (159 words)

	Purple Heart @ armyawards.com
		It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders 3, 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 25 April 1962; Executive Order 12464, 23 February 1984; and Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984.
		While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
		Any Army employee who is traveling outside of the continental limits of the United States on PCS or temporary duty (TDY) aboard a commercial aircraft and wounded by international terrorists in an attempted or actual hijacking incident.
	armyawards.com /ph.shtml (1140 words)

	The United States Air Force Band \| Washington, D.C. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Although most members of The United States Air Force Band have earned undergraduate degrees, a college degree is not required to become a member.
		When you accept a position with The United States Air Force Band, you will be given an Air Force Form 485, Application for Enlistment in an Air Force Band, which allows you to begin the enlistment process and join the Air Force.
		Each unit of the Band is unique in its scheduling and has different rehearsal/performance requirements that change on a weekly basis according to the mission.
	www.usafband.com /career_band.cfm (3028 words)

	The Ultimate United States Navy - American History Information Guide and Reference (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations.
		The United States Constitution, ratified in 1789, empowered Congress "to provide and maintain a navy." Acting on this authority, Congress ordered the construction and manning of six frigates; one of the original six, USS Constitution, familiarly known as "Old Ironsides," survives to this day.
		Guantanamo Bay — A small section on the south coast of Cuba is leased by the United States and used as a naval base.
	www.historymania.com /american_history/USN (3372 words)

	United States Navy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The United States Constitution ratified in 1789 empowered Congress "to provide and maintain navy." Acting on this authority Congress ordered construction and manning of six frigates ; one of the original six the USS Constitution familiarly known as "Old Ironsides" survives this day.
		The naval jack of the United States a blue field with 50 white stars to the canton of the ensign both appearance and size.
		Guantanamo Bay - small section on the south of Cuba is being leased by the United and is used as a naval base.
	www.freeglossary.com /United_States_Navy (2961 words)

	U.S. Military Individual & Unit Decorations \| WesPAC
		The Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the only ribbon award granted by The Department of Defense, is given in recognition of organizations for outstanding heroism or exceptionally meritorious achievement or service performed during periods of war, international tension, national emergencies, or extraordinary situations that involve national interests.
		The decoration is awarded only at the highest levels of the military while assigned to a joint activity.
		The Distinguished Service Medal is a high level military and civilian decoration of the United States of America, issued for exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the United States in either a senior government service position or as a senior officer of the United States armed forces.
	securingamerica.com /taxonomy/term/81 (1365 words)

	Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Their purpose shall be, in particular, to supervise the general state of health, nutrition and cleanliness of prisoners and to detect contagious diseases, especially tuberculosis, malaria and venereal disease.
		Such surveillance must not affect the state of their health, must be undergone in a prisoner of war camp, and must not entail the suppression of any of the safeguards granted them by the present Convention.
		In case of cremation, the fact shall be stated and the reasons given in the death certificate of the deceased.
	www.unhchr.ch /html/menu3/b/91.htm (16450 words)

	Wear of the Uniform
		This chapter covers the decorations, medals, badges, unit awards and appurtenances, both U.S. and foreign, that are authorized for wear on the Army uniforms.
		The term "ribbon" is an all inclusive term used throughout this chapter covering that portion of the suspension ribbon of a service medal or decoration worn instead of the service medal or decoration and made in the form of a ribbon bar, 1 3/8 inches long by 3/8 inches wide.
		A unit award is given to an operating unit and worn by members of that unit who participated in the cited action.
	www.americal.org /awards/wearing.htm (995 words)

	John Warren Pershing III, Colonel, United States Army
		Colonel John Warren Pershing, the grandson of General of the Armies John J. Pershing, received his B.A. degree in English and was commissioned in the United States Army as a distinguished military graduate of the University's Army ROTC Program.
		Since 1967, when he left active duty and joined the United States Army Reserve, he has held many key command and staff positions and spent considerable time on active duty as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee.
		In civilian life he is president and chief executive officer of Arms and the Man, Ltd., an exotic arms company.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /jwpershing.htm (764 words)

	Factsheets : Air Force Personnel Center : Air Force Personnel Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		AFPC has one direct reporting unit, the Air and Space Expeditionary Force Center, located at Langley AFB, Va. The AEFC aids expeditionary air force operations by assisting in the planning and scheduling of AEF assets, identifying and refining training requirements, guiding deployment and redeployment planning, monitoring readiness, and providing continuity across the AEF spectrum.
		The Directorate of Civilian Force Integration is responsible for all facets of civilian human resources force development and force structuring within all Air Force career fields, servicing a civilian population of more than 135,000.
		The former Civilian Personnel Operations was established on July 1, 1976 and was a direct reporting unit of the Air Force Directorate of Civilian Personnel until Feb. 5, 1991 when it was renamed the Air Force Civilian Personnel Management Center and became a field operating agency.
	www.af.mil /factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=147 (1438 words)

	The Real State of the Union 2006 \| WesPAC
		Because the United States has stood silently while the historic opportunity of a democratic Russia is systematically crushed and other new democracies threatened by the same power ministries and entrenched authorities that enslaved hundreds of millions during Communism's long reign.
		If we are to avoid the reemergence of a 19th Century balance of power system replete with threats and warfare between states and alliances, we must use this period of American preeminence to rebuild the system of international laws and institutions which two generations of American leaders fashioned and extolled.
		Likewise, we should lead in the reform of the United Nations, seeking its full potential as a place for dialogue and the expression of values, and as the source for international law and humanitarian assistance in emerging crises.
	securingamerica.com /node/560 (5271 words)

	The Central Command Memorial Foundation
		General Abizaid was commissioned a second lieutenant of Infantry upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in June 1973.
		Staff assignments include a tour with the United Nations as operations officer for Observer Group Lebanon and a tour in the Office of the Chief of the Staff, U.S. Army.
		In his civilian studies, he earned a Master of Arts degree in Area Studies at Harvard University, and was an Olmsted Scholar at the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan.
	www.centcommemorial.org (2525 words)

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