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	Commendation Medal - Biocrawler
		The Commendation Medal is awarded by local commanders, allowing for a broad interpertation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded.
		The Commendation Medal was originally a ribbon, and was first issued by the Navy and U.S. Coast Guard in 1943.
		An Army Commendation Ribbon followed in 1945 and, in 1949, the Navy, Coast Guard, and Army Commendation ribbons were renamed as the "Commendation Ribbon with Medal Pendant".
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Joint_Service_Commendation_Medal (471 words)

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		An Army Commendation Ribbon followed in 1945, and in 1949, the Navy, Coast Guard, and Army Commendation ribbons were renamed the "Commendation Ribbon with Medal Pendant." By 1960, the Commendation Ribbons had been authorized as full medals and were subsequently referred to as Commendation Medals.
		The Commendation Medal is awarded by local commanders, requiring the signature of an Officer in the grade of O-6, allowing for a broad interpretation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded.
		For instance, in the U.S. Navy and United States Marine Corps, the Commendation Medal is considered a somewhat-high decoration reserved for Department level officers, senior CPOs, and as a retirement award.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Army_Commendation_Medal (573 words)

	Army Commendation Medal
		The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States other than General Officers who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
		Division indicated that the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force had authorized a medal pendant to be established for the Commendation Ribbon and requested that a proposed design be prepared.
		The Medal Pendant for Commendation Ribbon was announced in Department of the Army (DA) Circular 91 (AF Letter 35-25) dated 20 July 1949.
	www.gruntsmilitary.com /acm.shtml (533 words)

	Air Force Commendation Medal Display Recognition
		The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not of a sufficient nature to justify a higher award.
		Criteria: The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not of a sufficient nature to justify a higher award.
		This medal was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on March 28, 1958, for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force after March 24, 1958, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service.
	www.amervets.com /replacement/afcm.htm (1181 words)

	Air Force Link - Art
		The Aerial Achievement Medal was established on 3 February 1988, and is awarded by the Department of the Air Force to U.S. military and civilian personnel for sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.
		The Meritorious Service Medal was established on 16 January 1969 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to 16 January 1969.
		The Soldier's Medal was approved by Congress on July 2, 1926, and was amended by Congress on July 6, 1960, amending Title 10 of the United States Code to provide the Air Force with authority to present a distinctive version of the Soldiers Medal to be known as the "Airman's Medal." Download Full Image
	www.af.mil /art (601 words)

	Commendation Medal at AllExperts
		The Commendation Medal is awarded by local commanders, allowing for a broad interpertation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded.
		The Commendation Medal was originally a ribbon, and was first issued by the Navy and U.S. Coast Guard in 1943.
		An Army Commendation Ribbon followed in 1945 and, in 1949, the Navy, Coast Guard, and Army Commendation ribbons were renamed as the "Commendation Ribbon with Medal Pendant".
	en.allexperts.com /e/c/co/commendation_medal.htm (519 words)

	Army Commendation Medal
		The shield of the Coat of Arms of the United States is centered on the lower part of the reverse side with the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" around the bottom of the medal.
		Hostages of terrorists and persons detained by governments with which the United States is not engaged actively in armed conflict are not eligible for the medal.
		Policy for awards, approving authority and supply of medals is contained in AR 600-8-22.
	www.military.com /ResourcesSubmittedFiles/insignia_army_awards_pow_details.htm (422 words)

	Joint Service Commendation Medal
		The Joint Service Commendation Medal is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces who, while assigned to a joint activity, distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service, but not to an extent that would justify award of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
		Additional awards of the joint Service Commendation Medal are denoted by oak leaf clusters, except in the case of the Coast Guard.
		The green and white are adapted from the colors of the Army and Navy Commendation Medals and the light blue represents the Department of Defense.
	foxfall.com /fmd-dod-jscm.htm (509 words)

	KATSIBOULA'S Hellenic Armed Forces Commendation Medals & Ribbons
		Medals is the same and is illustrated in picture No 6.
		The second class of this Commendation Medal is awarded to Field Officers, graduates of War Colleges, for two years service in General or Formation Staffs and the first class to General Officers graduates of the National Defence College for six months service to General Staffs.
		The obverse of the medal depicts the bust of Goddess of Wisdom Athena, surrounded by Staff Officers augillietes.
	www.geocities.com /SouthBeach/Docks/4979/hellenicarmymedalsribbons.html (457 words)

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		He then joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served as an officer for three years, leading a rifle platoon of the Third Marine Division in Vietnam.
		He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, two Navy Commendation Medals, the Purple Heart, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
		Mueller earned a law degree from the University of Virginia Law School in 1973 and served on the Law Review.
	www.fbi.gov /libref/directors/directmain.htm (394 words)

	USA Military Medals, Army Medals, Navy Medals, Air Force Medals, Marine Corps Medals, Coast Guard Medals, Civilian ...
		Our Veteran Staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and in addition to customer service provide ribbon rack mounting services.
		All medals, service ribbons, badges, and other articles sold by USA Military Medals are manufactured in accordance with Government specifications using government furnished tools, bearing a hallmark assigned by The Institute of Heraldry, and the manufacturer has received a certification to produce the specific items.
		Hence all of our military medals and ribbons are authorized for wear on all service uniforms.
	usamilitarymedals.com (166 words)

	State of New Jersey - Information Technology - DMAVA Awards Civilian Commendation Medals
		Dave McDonald and Paul Cranmer were awarded Civilian Commendation Medals for outstanding service in support of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA).
		The medals feature the Carteret lion and are approved by the official U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry.
		Hunt added that he did not know of anyone outside of DMAVA who received this award in the 24 years he worked there.
	www.state.nj.us /it/updates/civilian_commendation_medals.html (362 words)

	SARGE LINTECUM'S MILITARY MEDALS AND DECORATIONS
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		MEDAL AWARDED TO ALL NAM VETS BY Vietnam Campaign With Date Medal
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	vietnamblues.com /Medals.html (129 words)

	Astronaut Bio: Laurel Blair Salton Clark 5/04
		AWARDS: Posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, the NASA Space Flight Medal, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and the Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM).
		Recipient of Navy Commendation Medals (3); National Defense Medal, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
		EXPERIENCE: During medical school she did active duty training with the Diving Medicine Department at the Naval Experimental Diving Unit in March 1987.
	www.jsc.nasa.gov /Bios/htmlbios/clark.html (602 words)

	Medals, Ribbons, & Lapel Pins
		Official Full Size Medals and Ribbons - These medals are the highest quality available, made by the U.S. Government's supplier.
		They are the same medals that are issued by all branches of service.
		Please note the medals are listed in alphabetical order to make it easier to find (not in order of precedence)
	www.militaryclothing.com /IBS/SimpleCat/Shelf/ASP/Hierarchy/050W.html (142 words)

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